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olefin

o·le·fin
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-luh-fin]
    • /ˈoʊ lə fɪn/
    • /ˈolə.ˌfɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-luh-fin]
    • /ˈoʊ lə fɪn/

Definitions of olefin word

  • noun olefin any member of the alkene series. 1
  • noun olefin (organic chemistry) Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond. 1
  • noun olefin alkene 0
  • noun olefin An olefin is a hydrocarbon which contains a carbon-carbon double bond. 0

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Origin of olefin

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French oléf(iant) (see olefiant gas) + -in2

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Parts of speech for Olefin

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conjunction
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olefin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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