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alkene

/ælˈkiːn/

/ælˈkin/

Translations

alkenenoun

alkenes

/ælˈkiːn/

/ælˈkin/

alcèneEn chimie organique.

Ethylene is the simplest alkene, consisting of two carbon atoms connected by a double bond.

L’éthylène est l’alcène le plus simple, constitué de deux atomes de carbone reliés par une double liaison.

Synonyms

unsaturated hydrocarbon

olefinic hydrocarbon

alkeneadjective

/ælˈkiːn/

/ælˈkin/

Used mainly attributively in chemical compound names; non-gradable.

alcéniqueEn chimie organique.

The catalyst selectively targets alkene substrates.

Le catalyseur cible sélectivement les substrats alcéniques.

Synonyms

alkenenoun

A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond, with the general formula CnH2n.

Ethylene is the simplest alkene, consisting of two carbon atoms connected by a double bond.

Alkenes considered collectively as a class of unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Alkene is an important feedstock in the petrochemical industry.

alkeneadjective

Relating to or containing an alkene carbon–carbon double bond.

The catalyst selectively targets alkene substrates.