phenanthrenes

/fəˈnænθriːnz/
noun
  1. Plural form of phenanthrene; multiple types or molecules of the compound phenanthrene.
    • Different phenanthrenes have slightly different chemical properties.
    • These phenanthrenes are byproducts of incomplete combustion.
    • The study compared the toxicity of various phenanthrenes in the environment.
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