Word
Ethylene
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
eth-yl-ene
Definition
- n. - 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 unsaturated
compound and combines directly with chlorine and bromine to form oily
liquids (Dutch liquid), -- hence called olefiant gas. Called also
ethene, elayl, and formerly, bicarbureted hydrogen.
- noun - A flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
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