Olefin
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈəʊləfɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Olefin is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.
Word Forms
- olefins
- olefine
Synonyms for olefin
Depending on context, synonyms include alkene, olefine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alkene, olefine, metathesis, sulfonates, ethene, monoalkene.
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