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alkene

/ˈælkiːn/ /ˈɑːlkiːn/

Meanings
noun
An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds

Examples :

"The chemist explained that an alkene, unlike an alkane, contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond, making it more reactive. "
chemistry compound substance

Related Words

Illustration hydrocarbon

hydrocarbon noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊˌkɑːrbən/ /ˈhaɪdrəˌkɑːrbən/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel used in many cars. "

Illustration unsaturated

unsaturated adjective

/ˌʌnˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

(of a solution) Not saturated; capable of dissolving more of a solute at the same temperature.

"The sugar water is still unsaturated; I can add more sugar and it will dissolve completely. "

Illustration carbon

carbon noun

/ˈkɑɹbən/

The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.

"The pencil's lead is made of carbon. "

Illustration chemist

chemist noun

/ˈkɛmɪst/

A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

"The chemist carefully measured the ingredients for the baking soda volcano experiment in science class. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

Illustration aliphatic

aliphatic noun

/ælɪˈfætɪk/

A compound of this type.

""Because it contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms arranged in a straight chain, that organic molecule is classified as an aliphatic." "

Illustration double

double noun

/ˈdʌb.əl/

Twice the number, amount, size, etc.

"My brother's allowance is a double of mine. "

Illustration contains

contains verb

/kənˈteɪnz/

To hold inside.

"The box contains my old toys. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration unlike

unlike noun

/ʌnˈlaɪk/

Something that is not like something else; something different.

"My sister's approach to studying, unlike mine, is to focus on detailed notes. "

Illustration alkane

alkane noun

/ˈæl.keɪn/

Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (e.g., methane, ethane, etc.).

"The carbon chain of an alkane may be linear or branched, but must not contain loops (cycles); its chemical formula is of the form CnH2n+2."

Illustration reactive

reactive adjective

/riˈæktɪv/ /riˈeɪtɪv/

That reacts or responds to a stimulus

"The nervous dog was very reactive to loud noises, jumping at every sudden sound. "