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Meaning of ALKENE

Pronunciation:  'alkeen

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
 

ALKENE is a 6 letter word that starts with A.

 

 Synonyms: olefin, olefine
 
 See Also: aliphatic compound, ethene, ethylene

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: An organic molecule containing carbon and hydrogen atoms in straight or branched chains, where at least one carbon-carbon bond is a double bond. One of three major classes of aliphatic hydrocarbons.
 

 

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