Benzthiophen

/ˈbɛnzθaɪəfɛn/ noun

A chemical compound containing a benzene ring fused to a thiophene ring, used in pharmaceuticals and materials science.

From 'benz-' (benzene) + 'thio-' (sulfur) + '-phene' (unsaturated hydrocarbon). Formed in early 20th century German chemistry terminology combining Greek and Latin roots.

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