phane
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English
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Generalized from cyclophane. Ultimately from φαίνω (phaínō).
Noun
phane (plural phanes)
- (organic chemistry) Any of several substructures of a more complex molecule.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- crownophane
- cryptophane
- heptaphane - and many similar
- heterophane
Related terms
Etymology 2
Noun
phane (plural phanes)
- Obsolete form of fane.
- 1563 March 30 (Gregorian calendar), John Foxe, Actes and Monuments of These Latter and Perillous Dayes, , London: Iohn Day, , →OCLC:
- The idolatrous temples and phanes.
References
- “phane”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Anagrams
Middle English
Etymology 1
Noun
phane
- Alternative form of fane (“flag, vane”)
Etymology 2
Noun
phane
- Alternative form of fane (“temple”)