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  • adjective organic chemistry having the characteristics of an aromatic compound whilst having at least one non-carbon atom in the ring
  • noun organic chemistry Any aromatic heterocycle

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Examples

  • Furanics are heteroaromatic compounds derived from the chemical intermediate HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural,

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