alkene
|al-kene|
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/ˈælˌkin/
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/ˈælˌkiːn/
hydrocarbon with double bond
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkene' originates from the combination of 'alkyl' and the suffix '-ene', where 'alkyl' refers to a type of hydrocarbon group and '-ene' indicates the presence of a double bond.
Historical Evolution
'alkene' was derived from the German word 'Alken', which was used in the 19th century to describe hydrocarbons with double bonds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any hydrocarbon with a double bond, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hydrocarbon containing a carbon-carbon double bond.
Ethylene is a simple alkene used in the production of plastics.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/17 19:11