PHEN


Meaning of PHEN in English

Variant: or pheno-

Function: combining form

Etymology: obsolete phene benzene, from French phène, from Greek phainein to show; from its occurrence in illuminating gas ― more at FANCY

1 : related to or derived from benzene < phen ol>

2 : containing phenyl < pheno barbital>

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