phane
noun/feɪn/
Etymology Generalized from the suffix in cyclophane. Ultimately from Ancient Greek -φανής (-phanḗs), from φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine”).
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of several substructures of a more complex molecule.
- Derived terms
- crownophane, cryptophane, heptaphane, heterophane, uranophane