phene

English edit

Etymology edit

Proposed 1836 by French scientist Auguste Laurent as an alternative name for benzene, from French phène, from Ancient Greek [Term?] (“bring to light, cause to appear, show”).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈfiːn/
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Noun edit

phene (usually uncountable, plural phenes)

(chemistry, obsolete) Benzene.^[1]
(genetics) A genetically determined phenotype.
- 2011 May 24, Jonathan P. Lynch, “Root Phenes for Enhanced Soil Exploration and Phosphorus Acquisition: Tools for Future Crops”, in Plant Physiology:
  This phene has a dominant influence on phosphorus acquisition.

Derived terms edit

thiophene

References edit

^ “phene”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

[1] “phene”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

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