phenyl

Meanings

• An aromatic organic compound with the formula C6H5CH3. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant aroma.

  - "Phenyl is a crucial component in the production of certain types of plastics and resins."
  - "In the field of pharmaceuticals, phenyl is a key building block in the synthesis of various drugs and medications."
  - "The aromatic scent of phenyl is used in perfumes, fragrances, and other consumer products."

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Rhymes

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phenyl , penny , melly , jelly , felly

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Homophones

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1. phenyl
   

2. phoneme
   

3. phoenician
   

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Variants

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phenyl , phenylic , phenyls

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Forms

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phenyl, phenol, phenylalanine, phenylacetic acid, phenylglycol, phenylpropionic acid

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word phainein, meaning 'to show' or 'to make visible'.

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Related Concepts

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1. aromatic compounds: Organic compounds that contain one or more aromatic rings, which are planar rings of carbon atoms with alternating double bonds and single bonds. Aromatic compounds have characteristic sweet, floral, or fruity odors, which are due to the presence of volatile organic compounds that can interact with olfactory receptors in the nose.

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Culture

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In literature, phenyl is used as a prefix to denote the presence of a phenyl group in a compound. For instance, phenylalanine is an amino acid that contains a phenyl group attached to its alpha carbon atom. In art, phenyl is used as a solvent in various painting mediums. For instance, oil paints can be thinned down with turpentine or mineral spirits, which contain phenyl as a key component. In music, phenyl is not directly related to music production or performance. However, phenyl is used as a solvent in various music-related applications, such as cleaning and maintaining musical instruments and recording equipment.

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