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- [fuh-nan-threen]
- /fəˈnæn θrin/
- /fˈenanθrˌen/
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- [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
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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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