What does "phenanthrene" mean?

A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene.

Phenanthrene

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Noun

1
A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From phen(o)- + anthr(ac)ene.

Related phrases

coal tar

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