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phane.

Any of several substructures of a more complex molecule.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/feɪn/
  1. Any of several substructures of a more complex molecule.

Where this word comes from

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

noun/feɪn/
  1. Obsolete form of fane.

    alt-of · obsolete
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