ethylene


Definition: Meaning of, ethylene in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛθɪliːn /

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ethylene ethylenes
  1. a flammable colourless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anaesthetic
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ethylene used in phrases

  • ethylene glycol (noun)
    1. a sweet but poisonous syrupy liquid used as an antifreeze and solvent
  • ethylene tetrachloride (noun)
    1. anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes
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