pheno-

English

Alternative forms

phen- (before a vowel)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine”).

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈfiː.nəʊ/, /ˈfɛn.əʊ/
(US) enPR: fē′nō, fē′nə, fen′ō, fē′nə IPA^(key): /ˈfi.noʊ/, /ˈfɛn.oʊ/, /ˈfi.nə/

Prefix

pheno-

(biology) Prefix indicating an observable characteristic. Example: phenotype.
(organic chemistry) Used in IUPAC names to indicate the presence of a phenol group. Example: phenobarbital.

Derived terms

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Anagrams

'phone, -phone, nepho-, pheon, phone

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