olefin
olefin · olefins
Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethyleneAny of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.
/ˈəʊləfɪn/
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.
More definitions
- any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From olefiant, "oil-producing".From olefiant, "oil-producing".
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