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| 2 | 33% | 11 | Composed of both cyclic and olefin compounds | |
| 3 | 33% | 7 | Alpha-olefin | |
Compound Also Called An Olefin Crossword Clue
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ALKENE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ALKENE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ALKENE" which means:
- noun
- • Any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
An example sentence would be:
- • "Ethene is a colorless, flammable gas also known as an alkene."
- • "One common example of an alkene is propene, which is used in the production of polypropylene."
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| New York Times28 Aug 2011 | Down 16 | |
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