What does "biphenanthrene" mean?

Any of several isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons composed of two phenanthrene molecules joined by a single bond, but especially 1,1-biphenanthrene (or 9-9-biphenanthrene)

What is a synonym for "biphenanthrene"?

Common synonyms include: diphenanthrene, diphenanthrene.

Biphenanthrene

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Any of several isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons composed of two phenanthrene molecules joined by a single bond, but especially 1,1-biphenanthrene (or 9-9-biphenanthrene)

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diphenanthrene diphenanthrene

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