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Furan

19:54 Jul 13, 2003
English to Chinese translations [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / Chemistry
English term or phrase: Furan
Furan is an organic chemical compound. In simplified Chinese, it is written as 呋喃. What is the CORRECT written form of traditional Chinese in organic chemistry textbook, dictionary or website in Taiwan? Please provide reference.
ysun
United States
Local time: 06:41


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4 +5夫喃
Chinoise


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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
夫喃


Explanation:
夫喃


    Reference: http://www.bime.ntu.edu.tw/Takasaka/paper6.htm
Chinoise
Local time: 08:41
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 92
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TheTaiwanese professor is using a wrong word for furan.

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agree  chance (X)
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agree  Kvasir: hmmm this source shows the traditional version is the same as simplified... http://dict.vghtpe.gov.tw/search.php
3 hrs
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agree  zwcorp
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agree  Danbing HE
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agree  seavin wu
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