triene

/ˈtraɪiːn/
noun
  1. A chemical compound that contains three double bonds between carbon atoms.
    • This triene has a unique structure that makes it useful in polymer production.
    • Conjugated trienes are important in organic chemistry reactions.
    • The chemist synthesized a new triene for the experiment.
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