Definition of PHENE

phene

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

phene: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
phene: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
phene: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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