ethene

See also: éthène

English

Noun

ethene (countable and uncountable, plural ethenes)

1. (organic chemistry, IUPAC name) The organic chemical compound ethylene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₂H₄
2. (organic chemistry) Any alkene derived from ethylene

Chemical Structure of Ethene

Synonyms

• ethylene
• olefiant gas (obsolete)

Derived terms

• polyethene
• polythene (UK)

Translations

ethylene — see ethylene