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ETHYLENE

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There is 1 meaning of the word Ethylene.

Ethylene - as a noun

A flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ethene9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alkene10olefin9olefine10gas4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Many fruits, such as bananas, naturally produce ethylene gas."
"The plants were treated with ethylene to promote flowering."
"The ethylene content in the air can be measured with specialized equipment."
"Ethylene oxide is a derivative of ethylene and is used in the production of detergents."
"The leak of ethylene from the pipe caused an evacuation of the area."
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Word Game Points

Is ETHYLENE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ethylene is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ETHYLENE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ETHYLENE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ethylene is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ETHYLENE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ETHYLENE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ethylene is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ETHYLENE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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