The meaning of Thiophene and additional information.

Thiophene(n.) A sulphur hydrocarbon, C4H4S, analogous to furfuran and benzene, and acting as the base of a large number of substances which closely resemble the corresponding aromatic derivatives.

Thiophenic(a.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, thiophene; specifically, designating a certain acid analogous to benzoic acid.