-phane

noun combining form

: substance having a (specified) form, quality, or appearance

hydrophane

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Etymology

borrowed from Greek -phanēs "appearing," adjective derivative from the stem of phaínō, phaínein (active voice) "to bring to light, cause to appear," and phaínomai, phaínesthai (middle voice) "to become visible, come to light, appear" — more at fantasy entry 1

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“-phane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-phane. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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