CEFR C2

ethylene

noun

Meaning

A simple unsaturated hydrocarbon gas (C2H4) that is produced by ripening fruits and is used in industry to make plastics and other chemicals.

Examples

Ethylene is a key component in the production of polyethylene, a common plastic.
The smell of overripe apples is partly due to the ethylene they release.

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ethylene (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθəliːn/

Definition

A simple unsaturated hydrocarbon gas (C2H4) that is produced by ripening fruits and is used in industry to make plastics and other chemicals.

Examples

Ethylene is a key component in the production of polyethylene, a common plastic.
The smell of overripe apples is partly due to the ethylene they release.
Farmers use ethylene gas to control the ripening process of fruits during transport.

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