Diphenan

/ˈdɪfənæn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound derived from or related to diphenyl groups, used in various industrial and research applications.

Etymology

From 'diphenyl' (two phenyl groups) with an alternative suffix formation. This technical chemistry term appeared in patent and industrial literature.

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