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dimethylfuran

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  • noun organic chemistry Any of four isomers of the heterocyclic compound formed by substituting two methyl groups for hydrogen in furan; but especially 2,5-dimethylfuran obtained by catalytic reduction of fructose from biomass for use as a biofuel

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  • uselessness commented on the word dimethylfuran

    Someday they'll be able to use water as a fuel by harnessing the energy released when the oxygen and hydrogen are separated. You can't get much cleaner emissions than than, or a more available fuel. Maybe I'm just dreaming though.

    June 21, 2007