phenanthrene

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Synonyms: phenanthrenes

Antonyms: phenanthrenes

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic compound}} A [[tricyclic]] [[aromatic]] [[hydrocarbon]] obtained from [[coal tar]]; used in the manufacture of [[dye]]s, [[pharmaceutical]]s and [[explosive]]s; it is [[isomeric]] with [[anthracene]].

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