SINCE 1828
alkene
noun
al·kene
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Definition of alkene
: any of numerous unsaturated hydrocarbons having one double bond
specifically
: any of a series of open-chain hydrocarbons CnH2n (such as ethylene)
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alkene
noun
al·kene
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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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