Definition of "furans" [furans]

• Plural form of furan. (noun)

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• "Thos added as solid inevitably leach-out and are PoP and endrocine disruptors, and some generate dioxins or furans at low temperature combustion (P and Sb based retardents do not)."
• "Dioxins and furans are chemical families involving halogens, mostly chlorine."
• "While environmental controversy surrounding use of this fuel is wide and varied, the greatest supported evidence of toxicity comes from the presents of dioxins and furans in the flue gases."