elayl

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Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, olive oil, oil) +‎ -yl. So called by Berzelius from its forming an oil combining with chlorine.

Noun[edit]

elayl (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry, obsolete) ethylene

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