Phenanthrene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phenanthrene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene.
Word Forms
- phenanthrenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fluoranthene, phenanthroline, phenanthridine, anthracene, anthracin, phenanthrenylene.
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