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Type Words
Synonyms alkene, olefine
Type of aliphatic compound
Has types ethene, ethylene

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They're made of nylon or olefin with a rubber or vinyl back for inside the door.
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Catalytic Z-selective olefin cross-metathesis for natural product synthesis.
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Catalytic olefin metathesis transforms simple molecules into complex ones.
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Olefin fibers have great bulk and cover while having low specific gravity.
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Shell makes gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel and ingredients for olefin fiber in Saraland.
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Olefin fibre is a fibre used in activewear, linings, and warm clothing.
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A sintered felt of olefin fibres is sold under the trade name Tyvek.
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Look for area rugs with colorful designs that are made of 100 percent olefin for exterior use.
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Merge Wharton olefin synthesis into Wharton reaction, as they appear to describe the same process.
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More examples
  • Alkene: any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
  • In organic chemistry, an alkene, olefin, or olefine is an unsaturated chemical compound containing at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond. ...
  • (olefinic) Characteristic of, or containing olefins
  • (Olefins) open chain hydrocarbons containing one or more double bonds, e.g. ethylene, propylene, etc.
  • (Olefins) Class of unsaturated paraffin hydrocarbons recovered from petroleum. Typical examples include: butene, ethylene and propylene.
  • (Olefins) Hydrocarbon molecules containing carbon-carbon double bonds. The name olefin comes from roots the imply oil former. The general formula for olefins is CnH2n, where n is 1, 2, 3, etc. Olefins are not found in crude oil, but are formed during cracking reactions in many refinery processes.
  • (Olefins) Photochemical smog is formed by various atmospheric chemistry reactions between nitrogen oxides and what are called reactive hydrocarbons in the presence of sunlight. In the context of photochemical smog formation, some hydrocarbons are more reactive than others. ...
  • (Olefins) family of molecules including in particular ethylene and propylene, which constitutes the raw material allowing for the manufacture of many plastics.
  • A manufactured fiber characterized by its light weight, high strength, and abrasion resistance. Olefin is also good at transporting moisture, creating a wicking action. End-uses include activewear apparel, rope, indoor-outdoor carpets, lawn furniture, and upholstery.