olefin
/ˈoʊləfɪn/
noun
- A type of chemical compound made of carbon and hydrogen that contains at least one double bond between carbon atoms; used to make plastics and other materials.
- Chemists study olefins to create new types of rubber.
- The factory produces olefins that are turned into synthetic fibers.
- Ethylene is the simplest olefin and is used to make plastic bags.
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