# phosphorene

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A semiconductor allotropic form of phosphorus in the form of two-dimensional layers, with a quasi-flat hexagonal honeycomb structure of derivative of black phosphorus

## Etymology
From phosphorus + -ene. By analogy with graphene.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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