Allene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any derivative of such hydrocarbons.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any derivative of such hydrocarbons.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) Any of a class of hydrocarbons having two double bonds from one carbon atom to two others - R₂C=C=CR₂; especially the parent compound CH₂=C=CH₂ (propadiene).
Word Forms
- allenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enediallene, enallene, heteroallene, arylallene, alane, alkene.
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