alphaolefins

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A form of alphaolefin — 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

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

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