phene

== English == === Etymology === Proposed 1836 by French scientist Auguste Laurent as an alternative name for benzene, from French phène, from Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “bring to light, cause to appear, show”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈfiːn/ === Noun === phene (usually uncountable, plural phenes) (chemistry, obsolete) Benzene. (genetics) A genetically determined phenotype. Synonym: character Coordinate term: gene ==== Derived terms ==== thiophene ==== Related terms ==== === References ===