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Vocabulary Entry
olefine
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A type of hydrocarbon compound that contains at least one double bond between carbon atoms.
Example Sentences
"Ethylene and propylene are common olefines used in the chemical industry."
"Olefines can be found in natural gas and crude oil."
"The reaction of olefines can lead to the creation of various plastics."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond.
Example Sentences
"Olefine compounds are often used in the production of polymers."
"The olefine structure allows for multiple reaction pathways."
"Chemists study olefine molecules to understand their reactivity."