O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

phenylene

/fɛnɪˈliːn/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does phenylene mean?

noun

A type of aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of a benzene ring with two adjacent carbon atoms replaced by a divalent group.

Example

"The chemist studied the properties of phenylene in the laboratory."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for phenylene

Rhymes with phenylene

Etymologically related