Ethylene

noun

/ˈɛθəˌliːn/

Word Frequency: 2.6

Definitions

1.nounThe common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

2.nounThe divalent radical derived from ethane.

Synonyms

ethene olefiant gas propylene butylene tetrafluoroethylene styrene diamine glycol oxide crt elayl alpha-olefin

Rhymes With

keen obscene mean byzantine libertine careen lean demean

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