alkenic
|al-ken-ic|
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/ælˈkiːnɪk/
relating to alkenes (double-bonded hydrocarbons)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkenic' originates from 'alkene', which itself comes from 'alcohol' and the suffix '-ene', indicating an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
Historical Evolution
'alkene' was coined in the 19th century from 'alcohol' and '-ene', and 'alkenic' was later formed as the adjective form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to compounds with a double bond, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of alkenes, which are hydrocarbons containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
Alkenic compounds are important in organic chemistry.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/01 02:05