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Melene

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Melene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C₃₀H₆₀, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C₃₀H₆₀, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax.

Synonyms for melene

Depending on context, synonyms include melissene, melissylene.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include melissylene, melissene, melianol, melianone, methal, melannein.

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