octene en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɒktiːn/
- ŏk'tēn
Etymology
From oct- + -ene.
Meanings
- Any of many isomeric alkenes having eight carbon atoms and one double bond; some of them are used in the manufacture of polymers
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| octenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |