phenanthrene
The English word “phenanthrene” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene.
Etymology
From phen(o)- + anthr(ac)ene.
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