alkene
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al·kene
(ăl′kēn′)n.
Any of a series of unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons with a carbon-carbon double bond, having the general formula CnH2n.
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alkene
(ˈælkiːn)n
(Elements & Compounds)
a. Also called: olefine or olefin any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH2n
b. Also called: olefine (as modifier): alkene series.
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al•kene
(ˈæl kin)n.
any member of the homologous series of unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons having at least one double bond and the general formula CnH2n, as ethlyene. Also called olefin .
[1895–1900]
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al·kene
(ăl′kēn′) Any of a group of hydrocarbons whose carbon atoms form chains linked by one or more double bonds. Alkenes have the general formula CnH2n and include ethylene. Also called olefin.
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Noun | 1. | alkene - any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon aliphatic compound - organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative |
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