diphenyl

[ dahy-fen-l, -feen-l ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. biphenyl.

diphenyl

/ daɪˈfiːnaɪl; -ˈfɛnɪl; -nɪl /

noun

1. another name for biphenyl

Word History and Origins

Origin of diphenyl¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

This grouping is not always colour-producing, since diphenyl is colourless.

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