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Topic: Science

phelloderm

IPA: //ˈfɛlədɜrm//

KK: /ˈfɛlədɜrm/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue found in some plants that is produced by the cork cambium and is located inside the outer layer of the plant's skin.

Example: The phelloderm helps in the storage of nutrients in the plant.

phellogen

IPA: //ˈfɛlədʒən//

KK: /ˈfɛlədʒən/

noun

Definition: A type of tissue in plants that produces cork cells, forming part of the outer protective layer of stems and roots.

Example: The phellogen is responsible for the formation of cork in the bark of trees.

phenacaine

IPA: /ˈfɛnəˌkeɪn/

KK: /fɛnəˌkeɪn/

noun

Definition: A white crystalline substance used as a local anesthetic, especially in eye surgery.

Example: The doctor applied phenacaine to numb the area before the procedure.

phenacetin

IPA: /ˌfɛnəˈsɛtɪn/

KK: /fɛnəˈsɛtɪn/

noun

Definition: A white crystalline substance that was once used to relieve pain and reduce fever, but is no longer used due to harmful side effects.

Example: Phenacetin was commonly prescribed in the past, but it has been banned in many countries due to safety concerns.

phenacite

IPA: /fɪˈneɪsaɪt/

KK: /fɪˈneɪsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A natural mineral made of beryllium silicate that forms shiny crystals and is sometimes used as a gemstone.

Example: The jeweler showed me a beautiful ring with a phenacite stone.

phenakite

IPA: /fɪˈneɪkaɪt/

KK: /fɪˈneɪkaɪt/

noun

Definition: A hard, glassy mineral made of beryllium, oxygen, and silicon, often found in rhombohedral crystal shapes.

Example: The geologist discovered a beautiful piece of phenakite while exploring the mountain.

phenanthrene

IPA: //fɛnˈænθriːn//

KK: /fɛnˈænθrin/

noun

Definition: A colorless solid substance made of carbon and hydrogen, often found in coal tar, used in making dyes, drugs, and explosives.

Example: Phenanthrene is often used in the production of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.

phenate

IPA: //ˈfiːneɪt//

KK: /ˈfiːneɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is derived from phenol, often in the form of a salt or ester.

Example: Sodium phenate is commonly used in various chemical reactions.

phenazine

IPA: //ˈfɛnəziːn//

KK: /ˈfɛnəˌzin/

noun

Definition: A yellow crystalline compound used in making dyes and in organic chemistry.

Example: Phenazine is often used in the production of various dyes.

phencyclidine

IPA: /fɛnˈsaɪklɪˌdiːn/

KK: /fɛnˈsaɪklɪˌdiːn/

noun

Definition: A synthetic drug used mainly in veterinary medicine as an anesthetic, but also misused as a hallucinogen.

Example: Phencyclidine is sometimes referred to as PCP and is known for its hallucinogenic effects.

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