phene
A genetically determined phenotypeA genetically determined phenotype.
/ˈfiːn/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)A genetically determined phenotype.
(obsolete, uncountable, usually)Benzene.
Origin
Proposed 1836 by French scientist Auguste Laurent as an alternative name for benzene, fromProposed 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”).
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Forms
plural: phenes| Singular | phene |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsDerivedthiophene
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable