tri·ene
| \ ˈtrī-ˌēn
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Definition of triene
: a chemical compound containing three double bonds
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“Triene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triene. Accessed 1 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of triene was in 1917
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