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alkene

/'ælkin/

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noun
any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
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Similar:

olefin olefine

type of:
aliphatic compound

Definition that contains alkene

ethylene a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
ethene a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
aliphatic compound organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative