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diphenyl

/dɪˈfɛnɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does diphenyl mean?

noun

A colorless, crystalline solid organic compound with the molecular formula C12H10. It is a derivative of benzene and is used in the manufacture of dyes and other chemicals.

Example

"The chemist isolated a sample of diphenyl from the reaction mixture and analyzed its properties."

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