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olefin Meaning & Definition

/ˈəʊləfɪn/

What Does Olefin Mean?

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

Quick Facts About Olefin

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈəʊləfɪn/
Synonymsalkene and olefine
Pluralolefins

Olefin Definition (Noun)

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

Synonyms of Olefin

Olefin synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

olefin (plural olefins)

Words That Rhyme With Olefin

Origin of Olefin

From olefiant, "oil-producing".

Questions People Ask About Olefin

What part of speech is olefin?

Olefin is a noun.

What is another word for olefin?

Close synonyms of olefin are alkene and olefine. See the full list of olefin synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of olefin?

The plural of olefin is olefins.

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