Definition of OLEFIN

olefin

Plural: olefins

Noun

  • any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
  • Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond.

Origin / Etymology

From olefiant, "oil-producing".

Synonyms

alkene, olefine

Scrabble Score: 9

olefin is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
olefin is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 11

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