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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Three phenyl groups in a compound countable, in-compounds, uncountable
2. 2
   An oligophenyl having three benzene rings countable, uncountable

Etymology

From tri- + phenyl.

Related phrases

benzene ring

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