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- [bahy-fen-l, -feen-l]
- /baɪˈfɛn l, -ˈfin l/
- /ˈbɪ.fə.nəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-fen-l, -feen-l]
- /baɪˈfɛn l, -ˈfin l/
Definitions of biphenyl word
- noun biphenyl a white or colourless crystalline solid used as a heat-transfer agent, as a fungicide, as an antifungal food preservative (E230) on the skins of citrus fruit, and in the manufacture of dyes, etc. Formula: C6H5C6H5 3
- noun biphenyl any substituted derivative of biphenyl 3
- noun biphenyl diphenyl 3
- noun biphenyl a water-insoluble, pleasant-smelling, colorless powder or white scales, C 12 H 10 , composed of two phenyl groups, from which benzidine dyes are derived: used chiefly as a heat-transfer agent and in organic synthesis. 1
- noun biphenyl (Uncountable Noun) (organic chemistry) A colourless solid hydrocarbon, C12H10, consisting of two benzene rings linked together. 0
- noun biphenyl (Countable Noun) (organic chemistry) Any substituted or otherwise altered version of biphenyl, such as PCBs. 0
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Origin of biphenyl
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; bi-1 + phenyl
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Parts of speech for Biphenyl
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biphenyl popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
biphenyl usage trend in Literature
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- what is a polychlorinated biphenyl?
- what is polychlorinated biphenyl?
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