English Explanatory Dictionary

alphaolefin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond at the alpha position (the first carbon atom in the chain), typically used in the production of polyethylene, plasticizers, and lubricants.

Word forms

alphaolefin alphaolefins

Derived words

polyalphaolefin
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