olefin

[ oh-luh-fin ]

nounChemistry.
  1. any member of the alkene series.

Origin of olefin

1
1855–60; <French oléf(iant) (see olefiant gas) + -in2
  • Also o·le·fine [oh-luh-fin, -feen]. /ˈoʊ lə fɪn, -ˌfin/.

Other words from olefin

  • o·le·fin·ic, adjective

Words Nearby olefin

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Scientific definitions for olefin

olefin

[ ōlə-fĭn ]


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