THIENYL

Thi"Ă«*nyl, n. Etym: [Thiophene + -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: The hypothetical radical C4H3S, regarded as the essential residue of thiophene and certain of its derivatives.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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