Phene

//ˈfiːn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Benzene. obsolete, uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    A genetically determined phenotype. uncountable, usually

    "This phene has a dominant influence on phosphorus acquisition."

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benzenebenzinecharactercyclohexatriene

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"This phene has a dominant influence on phosphorus acquisition."

Etymology

Proposed 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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