THF

T1H4F4

A form of tetrahydrofuran — A heterocyclic ether having a five-membered ring with four carbon atoms and one oxygen; it is a colourless liquid with an ether-like smell, and is used as a polar solvent.

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Meanings

nounTHF (uncountable)
  1. abbreviationinitialismuncountablechemistryInitialism of tetrahydrofuran.
  2. abbreviationinitialismuncountablebiochemistryInitialism of tetrahydrofolate.

Synonyms & antonyms

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tetrahydrofuran
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