phenanthrenes

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of phenanthrene
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