aminophenanthrene

noun

Any of five isomeric amino derivatives of phenanthrene, some of which are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals etc.

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Meanings

nounaminophenanthrene (plural aminophenanthrenes)

plural aminophenanthrenes

  1. chemistryAny of five isomeric amino derivatives of phenanthrene, some of which are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals etc.

Origin

From amino + phenanthrene.

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APA

aminophenanthrene. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aminophenanthrene

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“aminophenanthrene.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aminophenanthrene. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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