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- [al-keen]
- /ˈæl kin/
- /ˈælˌkin/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-keen]
- /ˈæl kin/
Definitions of alkene word
- noun alkene any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH2n 3
- noun alkene (as modifier) 3
- noun alkene any of a series of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons containing a double bond and having the general formula CnH2n: these compounds are sometimes said to be in the ethylene or olefin series 3
- noun alkene any member of the alkene series. 1
- noun alkene Any of the series of unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a double bond, including ethylene and propylene. 1
- noun alkene (organic chemistry) An unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds. 0
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Origin of alkene
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; alk(yl) + -ene
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Parts of speech for Alkene
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preposition
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alkene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
alkene usage trend in Literature
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