English Explanatory Dictionary

olefin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊləfɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-olefin.wav

Word forms

olefin olefins olefine

Etymology

From olefiant, "oil-producing".

Derived words

cycloolefin diolefin elastolefin hydrofluoroolefin nitroolefin olefination olefinic olefin metathesis polyfluoroolefin polyolefin
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