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phen-
combining form
Definition of PHEN-
1
: related to or derived from benzene <phenol>
2
: containing phenyl <phenobarbital>
Variants of PHEN-
phen- or pheno-
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Origin of PHEN-
obsolete phene benzene, from French phène, from Greek phainein to show; from its occurrence in illuminating gas — more at fancy
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