alkene
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.al·kene
noun \ˈal-ˌkēn\Definition of ALKENE
: any of numerous unsaturated hydrocarbons having one double bond; specifically : any of a series of open-chain hydrocarbons CnH2n (as ethylene)
Origin of ALKENE
International Scientific Vocabulary alkyl + -ene
First Known Use: 1899
al·kene
noun \ˈal-ˌkēn\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ALKENE
: any of numerous unsaturated hydrocarbons having one double bond; specifically : any of a series of aliphatic hydrocarbons CnH2n (as ethylene)
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