olefin
|o-le-fin|
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/ˈoʊləfɪn/
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/ˈəʊləfɪn/
hydrocarbon with double bond
Etymology
Etymology Information
'olefin' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'oleum,' where 'ole-' meant 'oil.'
Historical Evolution
'oleum' transformed into the French word 'oléfiant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'olefin' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'oil-forming,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a hydrocarbon with a double bond.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond, also known as an alkene.
Ethylene is a simple olefin used in the production of plastics.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 12:49