"terphenyl" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: terphenyls [plural]
Etymology: ter- + phenyl Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|ter|phenyl}} ter- + phenyl Head templates: {{en-noun}} terphenyl (plural terphenyls)
  1. (organic chemistry) A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, C₆H₅-C₆H₄-C₆H₅, composed of three benzene rings in a row Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Synonyms: diphenylbenzene

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