phenanthrene
See also: phénanthrène
English
Etymology
From phen(o)- + anthr(ac)ene.
Noun
phenanthrene (countable and uncountable, plural phenanthrenes)
- (organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene.
Derived terms
Translations
tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon from coal tar
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