phene

English

Etymology

Proposed 1836 by French scientist Auguste Laurent as an alternative name for benzene, from French phène, from Ancient Greek [Term?] (“bring to light, cause to appear, show”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfiːn/

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Noun

phene (usually uncountable, plural phenes)

1. (chemistry, obsolete) Benzene.
2. (genetics) A genetically determined phenotype.
   • 2011 May 24, Jonathan P. Lynch, “Root Phenes for Enhanced Soil Exploration and Phosphorus Acquisition: Tools for Future Crops”, in Plant Physiology:

     This phene has a dominant influence on phosphorus acquisition.

Derived terms

• thiophene

See also

• phen-, pheno-