noun🔗ShareA tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals and explosives; it is isomeric with anthracene."The analysis showed that the soil near the old factory contained a high concentration of phenanthrene, a toxic component of coal tar. "compoundsubstancechemistrymaterialscienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
