figurant

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Modern bacteria are thought to use furans for cellular signaling.

From Science Magazine • May 3, 2023

“And levels of dioxins and furans, up to 13 times higher than European Union limits, have also been documented in chicken eggs close to medical waste incinerators.”

From Scientific American • Mar. 7, 2022

Suggested policy reversals would allow higher levels of waste compounds like PCBs, arsenic, dioxins and furans into the Duwamish River.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2022

Her tests showed carcinogens such as dioxins, furans and several PAHs were all present in the soil in levels that exceeded regulatory standards.

From The Guardian • Dec. 11, 2019

All the newly developed molecules contribute specific flavor notes to the complex caramel profile, including nutty furans, buttery diacetyl and toasty maltol.

From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2019