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fu·ran (fyrn, fy-rn)
n.
Any of a group of colorless, volatile, heterocyclic organic compounds containing a ring of four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, used in the synthesis of organics.


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One of the most recent instances included Belgium authorities issuing a rapid alert in February detailing the presence of nitrofurans and furazolidone in Indian shrimp products.
Because they are harvested in low-density ponds, antibiotics like Chloramphenicol or Nitrofurans are not necessary to counter the ills of overcrowding.
Resistance to nitrofurantoin was lower than expected, given the documented illicit use of nitrofurans in Portugal by poultry producers in 2002-2003 (DGV, 2004).
 
 
 
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