thiophene
noun
thio·phene
ˈthī-ə-ˌfēn 
: a heterocyclic liquid C4H4S from coal tar that resembles benzene
Examples of thiophene in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The organic molecules and volatiles, comparable to samples of sedimentary rock rich in organics on Earth, included thiophenes, methylthiophenes methanethiol and dimethylsulfide.
—
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Mar. 2020
Numerous organic compounds were discovered, including thiophene, 2- and 3-methylthiophenes, methanethiol, and dimethylsulfide.
—Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 7 June 2018
Only a few of the organic molecules, sulfur-bearing carbon rings called thiophenes, were abundant enough to be detected directly, Eigenbrode says.
—Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 7 June 2018
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Mar. 2020
Numerous organic compounds were discovered, including thiophene, 2- and 3-methylthiophenes, methanethiol, and dimethylsulfide.
—Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 7 June 2018
Only a few of the organic molecules, sulfur-bearing carbon rings called thiophenes, were abundant enough to be detected directly, Eigenbrode says.
—Paul Voosen, Science | AAAS, 7 June 2018
Dictionary Entries Near thiophene
Cite this Entry
“Thiophene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thiophene. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
thiophene
noun
thio·phene
ˈthī-ə-ˌfēn
variants
also thiophen
: a heterocyclic liquid C4H4S from coal tar that resembles benzene and is used chiefly in organic synthesis
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share