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alkenes

/ˈælkiːnz/

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

Examples :

"Chemists study alkenes because these molecules are important building blocks for making plastics and other materials. "
compound substance chemistry fuel

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 building

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

Illustration important

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

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 because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration plastics

plastics noun

/ˈplæstɪks/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"Many toys are made of plastics because they are durable and easy to mold. "

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 molecules

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

Illustration chemists

chemists noun

/ˈkɛmɪsts/

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

"The chemists at the pharmaceutical company are working to develop a new medicine. "

Illustration materials

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."