First Known Use: 1860
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olefin
noun ole·fin \ˈō-lə-fən\
Definition of OLEFIN
1
: alkene
2
: a synthetic fiber (as polypropylene) derived from an alkene
— ole·fin·ic \ˌō-lə-ˈfi-nik\ adjective
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Origin of OLEFIN
International Scientific Vocabulary, from French (gaz) oléfiant ethylene, from Latin oleum
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olefin
noun ole·fin \ˈō-lə-fən\
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