a gas obtained from petroleum and natural gas. It is used in making polythene and other chemicals and to make fruit ripen (=become ready to eat or use).
Synonyms and related words
Gases
acetylene
ammonia
argon
ethene
noun uncountable chemistry
US /ˈiθin/
DEFINITIONS1
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a gas obtained from petroleum and natural gas. It is used in making polythene and other chemicals and to make fruit ripen (=become ready to eat or use).