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Definitions for olefin
ˈoʊ lə fɪn; ˈoʊ lə fɪn, -ˌfinolefin
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Princeton's WordNet
alkene, olefine, olefinnoun
any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
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olefinnoun
Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.
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olefin
An olefin is a common term for the class of chemical compounds known as alkenes, which are hydrocarbons with one or more carbon-carbon double bonds. The simplest member of this class is ethylene (C2H4), which is also known as an olefin. The term olefin is often used to refer to any unsaturated hydrocarbon. They are generally reactive and participate in various vital chemical reactions.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of olefin in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of olefin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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