# phene

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfiːn/

## Definitions
1. Benzene.
2. A genetically determined phenotype.

## Etymology
Proposed 1836 by French scientist Auguste Laurent as an alternative name for benzene, from French phène, from Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “bring to light, cause to appear, show”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phene