Furoid

/ˈfjʊəroɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or similar to furan in structure or properties; having characteristics similar to furan compounds.

Etymology

From furan + -oid (Greek suffix meaning 'resembling' or 'similar to'), creating an adjective that describes things with furan-like qualities.

Kelly Says

The -oid suffix is chemistry's favorite way to say 'kind of like'—steroids aren't necessarily sterols, humanoid robots aren't human, and furoid compounds aren't necessarily furans, but they're similar enough to matter.

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