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fluorenenoun
A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of two benzene rings joined together directly, and also via a methylene bridge; it is used in light-emitting diodes.
Etymology: From its violet fluorescence
Webster Dictionary
Fluorenenoun
a colorless, crystalline hydrocarbon, C13H10 having a beautiful violet fluorescence; whence its name. It occurs in the higher boiling products of coal tar, and is obtained artificially
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Fluorene
Fluorene, or 9H-fluorene, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon. It forms white crystals that exhibit a characteristic, aromatic odor similar to that of naphthalene. It is combustible. It has a violet fluorescence, hence its name. For commercial purposes it is obtained from coal tar. It is insoluble in water and soluble in benzene and ether.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of fluorene in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of fluorene in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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