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As a noun, ethene means the organic chemical compound ethylene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

Meanings of ethene

3 meanings

noun

  1. organic compoundiupac nameThe organic chemical compound ethylene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4

  2. organic chemistryAny alkene derived from ethylene

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

    Similar: ethylene

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