alphaolefin

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noun

An unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond at the alpha position (the first carbon atom in the chain), typically used in the production of polyethylene, plasticizers, and lubricants.

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Meanings

nounalphaolefin (plural alphaolefins)

plural alphaolefins

  1. An unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond at the alpha position (the first carbon atom in the chain), typically used in the production of polyethylene, plasticizers, and lubricants.
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APA

alphaolefin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/alphaolefin

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Chicago

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