olefin

[ oh-luh-fin ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any member of the alkene series.

olefin

/ ō′lə-fĭn /

1. See alkene

Other Words From

• ole·finic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of olefin¹

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