arene

noun

ar·​ene ˈa-ˌrēn How to pronounce arene (audio)
ˈer-ˌēn
: an aromatic hydrocarbon (such as benzene or naphthalene)

Word History

Etymology

aromatic + -ene

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arene was in 1959

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“Arene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arene. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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