furans

Definition

A group of toxic, heterocyclic chemical compounds that can be produced as hazardous byproducts when certain materials, particularly those containing chlorine, are burned under uncontrolled conditions.

Etymology

The term is derived from 'fur-' (from the Latin 'furfur,' meaning bran, as the first related compounds were derived from oats) and the chemical suffix '-an' for saturated ring compounds.

In the news

The article mentions furans as hazardous pollutants that can form when mixed household waste is burned, highlighting the severe environmental and health risks of indiscriminate waste burning.

Environment Under Pressure in Russeifa, Hashemiyah and Ma'an

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