phene

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”).

noun

  1. (chemistry, obsolete) Benzene.
  2. (genetics) A genetically determined phenotype.
    This phene has a dominant influence on phosphorus acquisition. May 24 2011, Jonathan P. Lynch, “Root Phenes for Enhanced Soil Exploration and Phosphorus Acquisition: Tools for Future Crops”, in Plant Physiology

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