ethylene series — n the homologous series of unsaturated hydrocarbons CnH2n of which ethylene is the lowest member … Medical dictionary
ethylene series — n. a group of similar hydrocarbons: see ALKENE … English World dictionary
ethylene series — noun : the homologous series of unsaturated hydrocarbons CnH2n of which ethylene is the lowest member compare olefin * * * Chem. See alkene series. * * * ethylene series, a series of compounds of carbon and hydrogen having the general formula… … Useful english dictionary
ethylene series — Chem. See alkene series. * * * … Universalium
ethylene series — /ˈɛθəlin ˌsɪəriz/ (say ethuhleen .searreez) noun → alkene series …
Ethylene — Eth yl*ene ([e^]th [i^]l*[=e]n), n. [From {Ethyl}.] (Chem.) A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon, {C2H4}, forming an important ingredient of illuminating gas, and also obtained by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid in alcohol. It is an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ethylene — ethylenic /eth euh lee nik, len ik/, adj. /eth euh leen /, Chem. adj. 1. containing the ethylene group. n. 2. Also called ethene, olefiant gas. a colorless, flammable gas, C2H4, having a sweet, unpleasant odor and taste, the first member of the… … Universalium
ethylene — ► NOUN Chemistry ▪ a flammable hydrocarbon gas of the alkene series, present in natural gas and coal gas … English terms dictionary
Ethylene oxide — Oxirane redirects here. For oxiranes as a class of molecules, see epoxide. Ethylene oxide … Wikipedia
ethylene — n. Chem. a gaseous hydrocarbon of the alkene series, occurring in natural gas and used in the manufacture of polythene. Also called ETHENE. Usage: Chem. formula: C2H4 Phrases and idioms: ethylene glycol Chem. a colourless viscous hygroscopic… … Useful english dictionary
