alkene

UK
/ælˈkiːn/
US
/ælˈkin/

Translations

alkenenoun
alkenes
pl
UK
/ælˈkiːn/
US
/ælˈkin/
Ethylene is the simplest alkene.
Этилен - это самый простой алкен.
Synonyms
unsaturated hydrocarbon
olefinic hydrocarbon
alkeneadjective
UK
/ælˈkiːn/
US
/ælˈkin/
Used mainly attributively in chemical compound names; non-gradable.

Definitions

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.