ethene

noun

eth·​ene ˈe-ˌthēn How to pronounce ethene (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ethene was in 1869

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“Ethene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethene. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ethene

noun
eth·​ene ˈeth-ˌēn How to pronounce ethene (audio)

Medical Definition

ethene

noun
eth·​ene ˈeth-ˌēn How to pronounce ethene (audio)

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