decene

/diˈsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A ten-carbon atom chain, especially a fatty acid

“The chemist studied the decene chain in the fatty acid molecule.”

2. noun

A type of alkenyl hydrocarbon

“The lab produced a sample of decene for further analysis.”

Synonyms

  • alkene
  • unsaturated hydrocarbon

Antonyms

  • alkane
  • saturated hydrocarbon