coumarone
/ˈkuːmərəʊn
/noun [mass noun] Chemistry
An organic compound present in coal tar, used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes.
- A bicyclic compound with fused benzene and furan rings; chemical formula: C8H6O.
Origin
Late 19th century: from coumarin + -one.
- semi-fitted
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