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phenanthrene /phe·nan·threne/ (fe-nan´thren) a tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon occurring in coal tar; toxic and carcinogenic.

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A colorless crystalline hydrocarbon obtained by fractional distillation of coal-tar oils and used in drugs.

phenanthrene

a colorless, crystalline hydrocarbon used in industry. Has caused photosensitization.

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