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al·kene | \ ˈal-ˌkēn 
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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
nounal·kene | \ ˈal-ˌkēn \
\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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The first known use of alkene was in 1884
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