ethylene

[ˈɛθɪliːn]

ethylene Definition

a colorless flammable gas with a sweet odor, used in the manufacture of polyethylene and other chemicals.

Using ethylene: Examples

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    Ethylene is widely used in the chemical industry.

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    Polyethylene is made by polymerizing ethylene.

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Summary: ethylene in Brief

Ethylene [ˈɛθɪliːn] is a colorless flammable gas with a sweet odor, commonly used in the chemical industry for the production of polyethylene and other chemicals. It is also used in the production of plastics and synthetic fibers.