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Definition of ethene in English: ethenenoun ˈɛθiːnˈɛθin systematic chemical name for ethylene Example sentencesExamples - Ethane and propane, as well as being fuels, are important precursors in the manufacture of ethene, which is then further converted to a range of products.
- For instance, addition of water to ethene creates ethyl alcohol.
- For example reduction of ethanol gives the alkene ethene.
- The alkene ethene can be produced by heating ethanol with (for example) aluminum oxide.
- Polymerization of ethene gives polythene (polyethylene).
Origin Mid 19th century: from ether + -ene. Definition of ethene in US English: ethenenounˈɛθinˈeTHēn systematic chemical name for ethylene Example sentencesExamples - For example reduction of ethanol gives the alkene ethene.
- Ethane and propane, as well as being fuels, are important precursors in the manufacture of ethene, which is then further converted to a range of products.
- For instance, addition of water to ethene creates ethyl alcohol.
- The alkene ethene can be produced by heating ethanol with (for example) aluminum oxide.
- Polymerization of ethene gives polythene (polyethylene).
Origin Mid 19th century: from ether + -ene. |