phen-

combining form

Definition of PHEN-

: related to or derived from benzene <phenol>

: containing phenyl <phenobarbital>

phen- or pheno-

obsolete phene benzene, from French phène, from Greek phainein to show; from its occurrence in illuminating gas — more at fancy

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