Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

furo

Noun

/ˈfjʊə.roʊ/

Definition

A chemical term often used as a prefix or part of the names of compounds derived from furan.

Examples

The addition of a furo group can change the properties of the molecule in organic chemistry.
Amorphous silicon derived compounds sometimes include a furo structure.
The drug’s efficacy was enhanced by the incorporation of a furo derivative.

Meaning

Furo relates to a variety of chemical compounds and is commonly associated with furan derivatives, which are five-membered aromatic rings containing oxygen.