olefine

Other forms: olefines

Definitions of olefine

1. noun

   any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
   synonyms: alkene, olefin

   types:

   ethene, ethylene

   a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic

   TCE, trichloroethane, trichloroethylene

   a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage

   type of:

   aliphatic compound

   organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative