dodecylene

/dɒdɪˈsɪliːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A 12-carbon aliphatic hydrocarbon with the formula C12H24. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a gasoline-like odor.

“The chemist studied the properties of dodecylene to better understand its potential applications in the oil industry.”

Synonyms

  • alkene
  • hydrocarbon

Antonyms

  • alcohol
  • saturated hydrocarbon