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-phane
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English
Etymology
en appearing :lbor grc:-φανής<id:appearance>
en grc -φανής having a certain appearance.
Suffix
Appearing; visible; seeming.
Usage notes
Mainly used in naming minerals, but also some biological terms.
Derived terms
en
Related terms
en cellophane phane phene pheno- phenomenon -phanous -phany