allylene
|al-ly-lene|
C2
/ˈælɪˌliːn/
unsaturated hydrocarbon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allylene' originates from the combination of 'allyl' and the suffix '-ene', where 'allyl' refers to a group derived from propylene and '-ene' indicates an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
Historical Evolution
'allyl' combined with the suffix '-ene' to form the modern English word 'allylene'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific hydrocarbon structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a gaseous hydrocarbon, C3H4, belonging to the acetylene series, also known as methylacetylene.
Allylene is used in organic synthesis and as a fuel.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/27 01:36