ethene

eth·ene

[eth-een]
noun Chemistry.
ethylene ( def 2 ).

Origin:
1870–75; eth(yl) + -ene

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ethene (ˈɛθiːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the technical name for ethylene

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ethene eth·ene (ěth'ēn')
n.
See ethylene.

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See ethylene.
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