phene

English

Etymology

Proposed 1836 by French scientist Auguste Laurent as an alternative name for benzene, from French phène, from Ancient Greek [Term?] (“bring to light, cause to appear, show”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfiːn/
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Noun

phene (usually uncountable, plural phenes)

  1. (chemistry, obsolete) Benzene.[1]
  2. (genetics) A genetically determined phenotype.
    • 2011 May 24, Jonathan P. Lynch, “Root Phenes for Enhanced Soil Exploration and Phosphorus Acquisition: Tools for Future Crops”, in Plant Physiology:
      This phene has a dominant influence on phosphorus acquisition.

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References
  1. “phene”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
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