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Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild soap-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, while sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate is a stronger synthetic chemical.
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Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Common materials for outdoor rugs include polyester, jute, olefin, nylon, sisal, and polypropylene.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Always read the care label to be sure that the outer fabric, which can be a natural or synthetic fiber like olefin, is washable.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
This, in turn, is then converted to methanol and then finally to olefins.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
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Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Common materials for outdoor rugs include polyester, jute, olefin, nylon, sisal, and polypropylene.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
Always read the care label to be sure that the outer fabric, which can be a natural or synthetic fiber like olefin, is washable.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
This, in turn, is then converted to methanol and then finally to olefins.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Olefin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olefin. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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olefin
noun
ole·fin
ˈō-lə-fən 
: a chemical compound made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms that contains at least one double bond
especially
: any of various long-chain synthetic polymers (as of ethylene) used especially as textile fibers
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