Definition of PHENE

phene

Meanings

Plural: phenes

Noun

  • Benzene.
  • A genetically determined phenotype.

Origin / Etymology

Proposed 1836 by French scientist Auguste Laurent as an alternative name for benzene, from French phène, from Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “bring to light, cause to appear, show”).

Synonyms

character

Scrabble Score: 10

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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