“Fennel” or “Phenyl”—Which to use?

“Fennel” or “Phenyl”

Overview

fennel / phenyl are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

fennel: (noun) any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems. (noun) aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads. (noun) leaves used for seasoning. (noun) fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture.

phenyl: NA

Pronunciation

fennel: f·EH·n·ah·l

phenyl: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “fennel”

…spices, such as star anise, fennel, and liquorice.
Fennel

Examples of “phenyl”

…chlorine (Cl−) atoms on the phenyl ring are necessary for lofexidine's…
The 2,5-cyclohexene ring becomes a phenyl ring, and L-phenylalanine is formed.
Consisting of a phenyl group attached to an amino…
…carbon disulfide, it gives sulfocarbanilide (diphenylthiourea) (CS(NHC6H5)2), which may be decomposed…
…imidazoline ring and a 2,6-dichlorinated phenyl ring.
…aniline are known where the phenyl group is further substituted.

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