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olefin

/ˈəʊləfɪn/

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

Examples :

"The plastic used to make this storage container is derived from an olefin called polyethylene. "
compound substance chemistry material

Related Words

Illustration polyethylene

polyethylene noun

/ˌpɑliˈɛθəˌlin/ /ˌpɑliˈiθəˌlin/

A polymer consisting of many ethylene monomers bonded together; used for kitchenware, containers etc.

"The recycling bin is made of polyethylene, a strong but lightweight plastic. "

Illustration alkene

alkene noun

/ˈælkiːn/ /ˈɑːlkiːn/

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

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

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 hydrocarbons

hydrocarbons noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊkɑːrbənz/ /ˈhaɪdrəkɑːrbənz/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Burning natural gas, which is mostly made of hydrocarbons, provides heat for many homes. "

Illustration container

container noun

/kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/

Someone who contains; something that contains.

"The juice box is a small container for the children's drinks at school. "

Illustration double

double noun

/ˈdʌb.əl/

Twice the number, amount, size, etc.

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

Illustration derived

derived verb

/dɪˈɹaɪvd/

To obtain or receive (something) from something else.

"The student derived the answer to the math problem from the formula. "

Illustration plastic

plastic noun

/ˈplæstɪk/

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

"My new water bottle is made of plastic. "

Illustration storage

storage noun

/ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/

The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.

"The storage of winter clothes in the attic is a family tradition. "

Illustration ethylene

ethylene noun

/ˈɛθəˌliːn/

The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

"Farmers use ethylene to help ripen fruits like bananas and tomatoes after they are picked. "

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called verb

[kɔld]

(heading) To use one's voice.

"The teacher called out my name during attendance. "