phane

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English

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Generalized from the suffix in cyclophane. Ultimately from Ancient Greek -φανής (-phanḗs), from φαίνω (phaínō, to shine).

Noun

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phane (plural phanes)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of several substructures of a more complex molecule.
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Etymology 2

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Noun

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phane (plural phanes)

  1. Obsolete form of fane.

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Middle English

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Etymology 1

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Noun

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phane

  1. Alternative form of fane (flag, vane)

Etymology 2

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Noun

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phane

  1. Alternative form of fane (temple)