methene

noun

meth·​ene ˈme-ˌthēn How to pronounce methene (audio)
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: a complex unsaturated derivative of methane of the general formula R−CH=R′

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“Methene.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/methene. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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