ethene

[ eth-een ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. ethylene ( def 2 ).

ethene

/ ˈɛθiːn /

noun

1. the technical name for ethylene

ethene

/ ĕth′ēn′ /

1. See ethylene

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethene¹

First recorded in 1870–75; eth(yl) + -ene

Example Sentences

To reduce the size of the plumes,the EPA plans to use chemical oxidation to reduce and degrade volatile organic compounds, including chlorinated ethene and trichloroethylene, both of which have been linked to cancer.

From Washington Times

Chemical plants break down long hydrocarbon molecules in crude to produce a smorgasbord of smaller molecules, such as ethene, propene and benzene — all important precursors to polymers.

From Nature

Global annual production of ethene and propene exceeds 200 million tonnes, about 30 kilograms for each person on the planet.

From Nature

You end up with ethene, which is also known as ethylene.

From Forbes

The US chemical industry has also benefited from cheaper feedstocks, such as ethene, giving it a competitive edge over other regions.

From Scientific American