divinylbenzene

noun

di·​vi·​nyl·​benzene

"+

: a liquid hydrocarbon C₆H₄(CH−CH₂)₂ obtained usually as a mixture containing the ortho, meta, and para isomers and used in polymerization (as with styrene for making ion-exchange resins)

Word History

Etymology

divinyl entry 1 + benzene

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!