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furan

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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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Dioxins and furans are among the most toxic substances known.
Vegetarians have lower levels of dioxins and furans by Mangels, Reed / Vegetarian Journal
In some situations other contaminants must be tested for, including TCLP metals, VOCs, dioxins and furans.
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In fall 2005, the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation began a continentwide testing program to analyze the blood of 500 first-time mothers for environmental contaminants including dioxins, furans, PCBs, DDT, chlordane, lindane, arsenic, lead, and mercury.
Testing new mothers for toxicants by Dooley, Erin E. / Environmental Health Perspectives
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