PHENYLENE

Noun

phenylene (plural phenylenes)

(chemistry) Any of three isomeric divalent aromatic radicals derived from benzene by removing two hydrogen atoms from the ortho-, meta- or para- positions.

Source: Wiktionary


Phe"nyl*ene, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A hypothetic radical (C6H4) occurring in certain derivatives of benzene; as, phenylene diamine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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