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Apprpved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA- , phenocryst RDP 96-00787R000200020028-0 1098 n. (pheno- 4 barbital), an odorless, white crystalline powder, C,O.N:Haa, used as a sedative and soporific: also called lnainal, . phe-no-cryst ({¢’na-krist, fen’o-krist), nm. [Fr. phéno- cryste < Gr. phaincin, to show + krystallos, crystal], an isolated or cunspicuous crystal embcdded in por- vhyritie rock, phe-nol (fé/nél, fe’nol, fé’ndl), n. Sehen- + ol}, toa white crystalline compound, C.N.OH, produced from coal tar, and used in making explosives, cte.: 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. phe no-late (fé’na-lat’!), n. a salt of carbolie acid (phenol in a dilute aqueous solution); carbolate. phe-no-Hc (fi-nol’ik, fi-nd/lik), adj. of, derived from, or containing phenol, - phe-no-Jog-i-cal ({@’na-loji-k'l), adj, of phenology. phe-nol-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. phe-nol-phthal-cin, phe nol-phthal-cin fé’nél-thalf- én, fé’nol-fthal’i-in), n. (phenol + phthalein}, a white to ale-yellow, crystalline powder, CaHi,O. used as a axative, 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, phe-nom-e-na (fi-nom/’s-na), n. plural of phenomenen. phe-nom-e-nal (finom/a-n‘l), adj. 1. of or constituting ; . cng me Cangeeeeeen eras phe-nom-e-non (f-nom’s-non, n. (fl. PHENOMENA -n9); also, esp. for 3 & 4, PHENOMENONS (-nonz’)] (LL. phaenomenon; Gr. phainomenon, neut, ppr. of phainesthai, to appear), i, any fact, circumstance, or experience that is apparent to the senses and that can be Scigatifically 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, [Collog.], a person with some extraordinary quality, aptitude, etc.; prodigy. - : ee we paeUl, UTLLZCUG, aniline, and various other aromatic compounds. . phen-yl-am-ine (fen‘il-a-mén’, f{é’nil-am’in), n. [phenyl + aniine], aniline, phen-yl-ene -(fen’a-Jén’, fé’na-lén’), n. [phenyl + -ene), a divalent radical, C,H, derived from benzene by teplacement of two hydrogen ators, phew (fi, fyoo: conventionalized pronun.), inter}. an ex- clamation expressing disgust, surprise, relief, etc. phi (fi, f€), n. [Gr.}, the twenty-first letter of the Greek alphabet te, ¢), Renerally equivalent to English pk (/): see alphabet, table, phi-al (fi'al), no (ME, fiole; OF r. fiole, phiole; Pr. fiola; “LL, fiola; L. phiala; Gr. phialé, broad, shallow drinking vessel}, a smal! glass bottle; vial. . Phi Beta Kap-pa (fi ba’ta kap’s, bé’te), [< the initial letters of the Gr, words philasophia biou kyber- nétts, philosophy the guide of life], an honorary society composed of American college students of high scho- * lastic rank: founded 1776, Phid-i-an (fid’i-on), adj. of or characteristic of Phidias, Phid-[-as (fid/i-as), n. Greek sculptor of 5th century B.C, Phi-dip-pi-des (f-dip’s-déz’), n. Pheidippides, teh, philo-. So . . his 1 Britepians. 2. Philippt » 1 ippians, 2, Philippine, . . phil. philosophy. hil-a-del-phi-a (fil’a-del/fi-a, fill'o-del’fv9), n. 1.8 city in southeastern Pennsylvania, on the Delaware River: pop,, 2,003,000 (metropolitan area, 4,343,000), 2. an ancient city in Asia Mino: ’ Ts : Apprpved For Aeleese 2008/00) 40i: CIMRE ROS <b0F BzRO technicalities: a scmew unscrupulous behavior, phi lan-der (fi-lan‘dér), incn < philos, luving - fiction as a name for a landers; philandcrer, Jove affairs; make love phi-lan-der-er (fi-lan’di phil-an-throp-ic (fil‘en- igue}, of, showing, or ¢ itable; benevolent; gen SYN.--philanthroptec in welfare, especially as show endowment of institutions manttarlan implies more welfare of humanity, espec fering; charitable imphes those in need; altrulstic i: before one's own interests selfishness. philan-throp-fical  (f thropic, philanthropist (fi-le ractices phi anthropy. phi-lan-thro-pize (h-}: PizED (-pizd’), PHILA Janthropically. v.t. to philan-thro-py (f-lan Gr. philanthrépia < ph 1, a desire to help m charity, etc.; love of m Phi-le-mon (6-lé’man, affectionate}, a mascul Philemon, a book in t message from the Apos abbreviated Philem. ‘ who, with his wife, B with the disguised Jer phil-har-mon-ic (fil/’hé hilharmonique, after oving + harmonia, ha music. 2, of or by a nm 1. [P-], a society | “or support of the Gree phil-hel-len-ist (fil-hel hellene. Phil. I., Philippine Isla -philia (filfi-a), [< € orm meaning: 1. tex 2. abnormal allraction . Phil-tp (fl/ap), (L. PAs of horses < pAzlos, lo: culine name: diminut equivalents, L. Philitg Filippo, Sp. Felipe: als the twelve Apostles. son of Massascit; ?-} Indians; led a war aga called King Philip. 2 Philip, Prince, 1921- ;: of Elizabeth II of Eng Philip, Saint, an evan Christian church in Je: Philip Hl, 1. 382-336 336 cS; 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 ‘pa colobdineaee © CPYRGHT