furan - a colorless toxic flammable liquid used in the synthesis of nylon. furane, furfuran. organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical. nitrofuran - derivative of furan used to inhibit bacterial growth.
precarious adjective. âº in a âdangerous âstate because of not being âsafe or not being âheld in âplace âfirmly: The âlorry was âlodged in a very precarious way, with âits âfront âwheels âhanging over the âcliff.
â¢ INHOSPITABLENESS (noun) The noun INHOSPITABLENESS has 2 senses: 1. the environmental condition in a region that lacks a favorable climate or terrain for life or growth. 2. having an unfriendly and inhospitable disposition. Familiarity information: INHOSPITABLENESS used as a noun is rare.