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ethylene

et·hy·lene

UK/ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ US/ˈɛθəˌliːn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic

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Origin

From eth- + -ylene.

Phrases

  • ethylene glycol
  • ethylene interpolymer
  • ethylene oxide
  • ethylene-vinyl acetate
  • monoethylene glycol
  • polyethylene terephthalate

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