phenanthrene

noun

phenanthrene

noun

Etymology From phen(o)- + anthr(ac)ene.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene.

Derived terms: acephenanthrene, aminophenanthrene, diazaphenanthrene, dihydrophenanthrene, diphenanthrene, phenanthrenemethanol, phenanthrenequinone, phenanthrol, phenanthroline, phenanthryl

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