cumarone

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cumarone

(ˈkuːməˌrəʊn)

(Elements & Compounds) a colourless insoluble aromatic liquid obtained from coal tar and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: C 8H 6O. Also called: benzofuran

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cumarone - a colorless oily compound extracted from coal tar and used in manufacturing synthetic resins

benzofuran, coumarone

chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight

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Table 5 - OTR tread formulation Additive phr Natural rubber 100 N-220 carbon black 45 Silica 15 Zinc oxide 5 Stearic acid 2 Aromatic oil 3 Cumarone indene resin 3 Antiozonant 1.5 Antioxidant 1.5 PE glycol 0.3 Sulfur 2.0 TBBS 1.1