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phenanthrene

phe·nan·threne
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fuh-nan-threen]
    • /fəˈnæn θrin/
    • /fˈenanθrˌen/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fuh-nan-threen]
    • /fəˈnæn θrin/

Definitions of phenanthrene word

  • noun phenanthrene a colorless, shiny, crystalline, water-insoluble isomer of anthracene, C 1 4 H 1 0 , derived from coal tar: used chiefly in dyestuffs and in the synthesis of drugs. 1
  • noun phenanthrene a colourless crystalline aromatic compound isomeric with anthracene: used in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, and explosives. Formula: C14H10 0
  • noun phenanthrene a colorless, crystalline hydrocarbon, C14H10, an isomer of the anthracene present in coal tar, used in making dyes, explosives, etc. 0

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Origin of phenanthrene

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; phen- + anthr- + -ene

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Parts of speech for Phenanthrene

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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phenanthrene popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

phenanthrene usage trend in Literature

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