PHENE

Etymology

Noun

phene (usually uncountable, plural phenes)

(chemistry, obsolete) Benzene.

(genetics) A genetically determined phenotype.

Source: Wiktionary


Phene, n. (Chem.)

Definition: Benzene. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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