ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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).

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Related dictionary entries include enediallene, enallene, heteroallene, arylallene, alane, alkene.

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