ethene

[US]/ˈiːθiːn/

[UK]/ˈiːθin/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A colorless flammable gas used in the production of plastics and as a plant hormone.; A hydrocarbon with the formula C2H4, also known as ethylene.

ethene production

ethene polymerization

ethene gas

ethene synthesis

ethene reaction

ethene oxide

ethene conversion

ethene concentration

ethene emissions

ethene derivatives

ethene is a key raw material in the production of plastics.

in the laboratory, ethene can be produced through dehydration of alcohol.

ethene is used in the ripening process of fruits.

scientists study ethene to understand its effects on plant growth.

ethene is a colorless gas with a sweet odor.

ethene can polymerize to form polyethylene.

ethene is produced in large quantities in the petrochemical industry.

understanding ethene's properties is essential for chemical engineering.

ethene is often referred to as ethylene in the industry.

ethene can react with bromine to form dibromoethane.

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