ethylenic

UK
/ˌɛθɪˈlɛnɪk/
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/ˌɛθɪˈlɛnɪk/

Translations

ethylenicadjective
more ethylenic
Comp.
most ethylenic
Super.
UK
/ˌɛθɪˈlɛnɪk/
US
/ˌɛθɪˈlɛnɪk/
éthyléniqueEn chimie, se dit d’un composé ou d’une liaison liés à l’éthylène ; peut aussi qualifier une insaturation à double liaison.
The ethylenic bond in the compound is responsible for its reactivity.
La liaison éthylénique du composé est responsable de sa réactivité.
Additional translations
oléfiniqueTerme de chimie, plus général, pour un composé insaturé à double liaison carbone-carbone.

Definitions

ethylenicadjective
Relating to or containing ethylene, a hydrocarbon with the formula C2H4, often used in the context of chemical compounds or reactions involving ethylene.
The ethylenic bond in the compound is responsible for its reactivity.
Containing a carbon–carbon double bond; unsaturated as opposed to ethane.
The molecule exhibits an ethylenic linkage that readily undergoes addition reactions.