Ethene

//ˈɛθiːn//

Word Type

Noun

The word "ethene" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

ethenic ethenide ethenium ethenolysis ethenyl iodoethene polyethene polythene

Derived From

Context

iupac name organic chemistry organic compound

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alkene gas olefin olefine

Related Terms

alkene chemical chemical formula compound ethylene gaseous hydrocarbon organic pressure temperature

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