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olefin

[ oh-luh-fin ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. any member of the alkene series.


olefin

/ ōlə-fĭn /

  1. See alkene


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Other Words From

  • ole·finic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of olefin1

1855–60; < French oléf ( iant ) ( olefiant gas ) + -in 2

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