2. Hence: (Chem.) Any one of the series of unsaturated hydrocarbons of which ethylene is the type; a member of the alkene series of hydrocarbons; an alkene. [1913 Webster + PJC]
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olefin — [ō′ləfin, ō′ləfēn΄ō′lə fin] n. [< Fr ( gaz) oléfiant < L oleum,OIL + prp. of Fr fier, to make < L facere: see DO1] ALKENE: also olefine [ō′ləfin, ō′ləfēn΄] olefinic [ō′ləfin′ik] adj … English World dictionary
Olefin — Allgemeine Strukturformel für Alkene mit einer Doppelbindung Unter Alkenen (früher auch Olefine) werden chemische Verbindungen aus der Gruppe der Kohlenwasserstoffe verstanden, die an beliebiger Position eine oder mehrere Doppelbindungen zwischen … Deutsch Wikipedia
olefin — An alkene. An organic compound similar to an alkane, but containing at least one double bond. Olefins have the formula CnH2n. The simplest olefin is ethylene, C2H4 … Forensic science glossary
olefin — alkenas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Alifatinis angliavandenilis, turintis vieną dvigubąjį ryšį. atitikmenys: angl. alkene; olefin rus. алкен; олефин ryšiai: sinonimas – etileninis angliavandenilis … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
Olefin metathesis — or transalkylidenation is an organic reaction that entails redistribution of alkylene fragments by the scission of carbon carbon double bonds in olefins (alkenes).[1] Its advantages include the creation of fewer sideproducts and hazardous wastes … Wikipedia
Olefin fiber — is a synthetic fiber made from a polyolefin, such as polypropylene or polyethylene. It is used in wallpaper, ropes, and vehicle interiors. Olefin s advantages are its strength, colourfastness and comfort, stain, mildew, abrasion and sunlight… … Wikipedia
olefin series — n. ETHYLENE SERIES … English World dictionary
olefin fiber — any of a group of synthetic textile fibers, as Herculon, formed from long chain polymers no less than 85 percent ethylene, propylene, or other olefin units. * * * … Universalium
olefin fibre — /ˈɒləfən faɪbə/ (say oluhfuhn fuybuh) noun any of a group of synthetic textile fibres formed from long chain polymers which are at least 85 per cent olefin …
olefin fiber — any of a group of synthetic textile fibers, as Herculon, formed from long chain polymers no less than 85 percent ethylene, propylene, or other olefin units … Useful english dictionary
