Definition of Olefin

1. Noun. Any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon.

Exact synonyms: Alkene, Olefine
Generic synonyms: Aliphatic Compound
Specialized synonyms: Ethene, Ethylene

Definition of Olefin

1. an alkene [n -S] : OLEFINIC [adj] - See also: alkene

Medical Definition of Olefin

1. An organic molecule containing carbon and hydrogen atoms in straight or branched chains, where at least one carbon-carbon bond is a double bond. One of three major classes of aliphatic hydrocarbons. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Olefin

Olea europaea
Olea lanceolata
olecranal
olecranal
olecranon
olecranon
olecranons
olecranon bursitis
olecranon fossa
olecranon process
olecranon process
olecranon reflex
olefiant
olefiant
olefin (current term)
olefin (current term)
olefine
olefine
olefines
olefinic
olefins
oleic
oleic
oleic acid
oleic acid
oleic acids
oleiferous
olein
olein
oleine

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