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Webster says:
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Define the word, "phenomenon"
In terms of scientific association
When describing the observation.
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CPYRGHT
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phenocryst
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n. (pheno- + barbital), an odorless, white crystalline
powder, C.,O,N.Hus, used as a sedative and soporific:
also called luminal.
phe no cryst (ft'na-krist, fen's-krist), n. [Fr. pheno-
cryste < Gr. phaincin, to show + krystallos, crystal],
an isolated or conspicuous crystal embedded in por-
phyritic rock.
phenol (fenol, fe'nol, fe'nol), n. (phen- + -ol). 1. a
white crystalline compound, C.H.OH, produced from
coal tar, and used in making explosives, etc .: it is a
strong, corrosive poison, and its dilute aqueous solution,
commonly called carbolic acid, is used as an antiseptic.
2. any of a group of aromatic hydroxyl derivatives,
similar in structure and composition to phenol.
pheno late (e'no-lat'), n. a salt of carbolic acid
"(phenol in a dilute aqueous solution); carbolate.
phe.no.lic (fi-nol'ik, fi-no'lik), adj. of, derived from, or
containing phenol.
phe.no.log.f.cal (fe'na-loj'i-k'l), adj. of phenology.
phenol.o.gy (fi-nol'a-ji), n. [contr. of phenomenology],
the study of natural phenomena that recur periodically,
as migration, blossoming, etc., and of their relation
to climate and changes in season.
phenol.phthal ein, phenol-phthal.cin (fe'nol-thal'-
en, fe'nol-fthal'i-in), n. [phenol + phthalcin], a white to
pale-yellow, crystalline powder, C .. HR.O., used as a
laxative, in making dyes, and as an acid-base indicator
in chemical analysis: it is red in a solution containing a
base and colorless in a solution containing an acid.
phenom.e.na (fi-nom'a-na), n. plural of phenomenon.
phenom.e.nal (fi-nom'a-n'1), adj. 1. of or constituting
technicalities: a somew
unscrupulous behavior.
phi lan der (fi-lan'der).
inen < philos, loving .
fiction as a name for a
landers; philanderer.
love affairs; make love
phi-lan.der.er (fi-lan'di
philanthrop.ic (fil'an-
iquel, of, showing, or c
itable; benevolent; gen
SYN .-- philanthropic in
welfare, especially As show
endowment of institutions
manitarian implies more
welfare of humanity, esper
fering; charitable implies
those in need; altruistic i:
before one's own interests
selfishness.
phil.an.throp.i.cal (f
thropic.
philanthropist (fi-la
practices philanthropy.
philanthro pize (fi-):
PIZED (-pizd ), PHILAN
lanthropically. v.i. to
philanthro py (fi-lan
Gr. philanthropia < ph
1. a desire to help m'
charity, etc .; love of m
1
phenom.e.non (fi-nom'e-non'), n. (pl. PHENOMENA
(-na); also, esp. for 3 & 4, PHENOMENONS (-nonz')],
[LL. phaenomenon; Gr. phainomenon, neut. ppr. of
phainesthai, to appear], 1. any fact, circumstance, or
experience that is apparent to the senses and that can
be scientifically described or appraised: as, an eclipse
is a phenomenon of astronomy. 2. the appearance or
observed features of something experienced as dis-
tinguished from reality or the thing in itself. 3. any-
thing that is extremely unusual; extraordinary occur-
rence. 4. [Colloq.], a person with some extraordinary
quality, aptitude, etc .; prodigy. -
Phi.le-mon (fi-le'man,
affectionate), a mascul
Philemon, a book in t
message from the Apos
abbreviated Philem.
.
who, with his wife, B
with the disguised Zer
phil harmonic (fil'ha
philharmonique, after
loving + harmonia, ha
music. 2. of or by a
n. 1. [P-], & society
aniline, and various other aromatic compounds.
. picuvi, velzene,
phen ylamine (fen'il-e-men', fe'nil-am'in), n. [phenyl
+ amine], aniline.
phen yl.ene .(fen'a-len', fe'na-len'), n. [phenyl + -enc],
a divalent radical, C.H., derived from benzene by
replacement of two hydrogen atoms.
phew (fu, fyoo: conventionalized pronun.), interj. an ex-
clamation expressing disgust, surprise, relief, etc.
phi (fi, fe), n. [Gr.], the twenty-first letter of the Greek
alphabet (+, ¢), generally equivalent to English ph (f):
see alphabet, table.
phi.al (fi'al), n. [ME. fiole; OFr. fiole, phiole; Pr. fiola;
LL. fiola; L. phiala; Gr. phiale, broad, shallow drinking
vessel], a small glass bottle; vial. .
Phi Beta Kappa (fi ba'te kap'e, be'te), [< the
initial letters of the Gr. words philosophia biou kyber-
nēles, philosophy the guide of life], an honorary society
composed of American college students of high scho-
' lastic rank : founded 1776.
Phidi-an (fid'i-en), adj. of or characteristic of Phidias.
Phid.t.as (fid'i-as). n. Greek sculptor of 5th century B.C.
Phi-dip.pl.des (fi-dip'a-dez'), n. Pheidippides.
phil- (fil), philo -.
-phil (fil), phile.
Phil., 1. Philippians. 2. Philippine.
phil., philosophy.
Phil-a del phia (fil'e-del'fi-a, fil'a-del'fye), n. 1. a city
in southeastern Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River:
pop., 2,003,000 (metropolitan area, 4,343,000). 2. an
ancient city in Asia Minor.
Philadelphia
Slang] a
clever
or support of the Gree
phil.hel.len-ist (fil-hel
hellene.
Phil. I., Philippine Isla
-phil.i.a (fil'i-e). [< C
form meaning: 1. ten
2. abnormal attraction
Philip (fil'ap), [L. Phi
of horses < philos. lo'
culine name: diminui
equivalents, L. Philip;
Filippo. Sp. Felipe: al:
the twelve Apostles.
son of Massasoit; ?- 1
Indians; led a war aga
called King Philip. A
Philip, Prince, 1921- ; :
of Elizabeth II of Eng
Philip, Saint, an evan
Christian church in Jer
Philip II, 1. 382-336
336 B.C.); creator of t'
1223; king of France
Augustus. 3. 1527-15.
sent the Armada again!
Philip IV, 1268-1314; k
the foundations of the F
Philip V, 1683-1746; kir
of the House of Bourb
Philip Augustus, see F
Philip.pa (fi-lip's), [fei
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