diolefin

/daɪ.əʊˈlɛfɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon containing two conjugated double bonds

“The diolefin was isolated and analyzed in the chemistry lab.”

2. noun

a compound containing a diolefin moiety

“The diolefin derivative showed potential as a pharmaceutical agent.”

Synonyms

  • olefin
  • unsaturated hydrocarbon

Antonyms

  • saturated hydrocarbon