Ethylene: meaning, definitions and examples

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ethylene

 

[ หˆษ›ฮธษชliหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical compound

Ethylene is a colorless gas with a sweet odor and taste, commonly used in the production of various chemicals and plastics. It is a hydrocarbon with the formula C2H4, and serves as a basic building block in the production of polyethylene, ethylene oxide, and other essential chemicals. Ethylene is naturally produced by plants and is known to play a significant role in the process of ripening fruits. Its significant applications in agriculture as a plant hormone to regulate growth and development further highlight its importance in both industrial and biological contexts.

Synonyms

ethene, ethylene gas.

Examples of usage

  • Ethylene is used extensively in the plastics industry.
  • The ripening of bananas is influenced by ethylene gas.
  • Researchers are studying ethylene's role in plant development.
  • Ethylene production is a crucial aspect of petrochemical processing.

Translations

Translations of the word "ethylene" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น etileno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฅเคฟเคฒเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ethylen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ etilen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตั‚ะธะปะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ etylen

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒใƒฌใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉthylรจne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ etileno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ํ‹ธ๋ Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠุซูŠู„ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ethylen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ etylรฉn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไน™็ƒฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ etilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ etรฝlen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ะธะปะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etilen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ etileno

Etymology

The term 'ethylene' is derived from the Greek word 'aithฤ“r,' meaning 'upper air' or 'pure fresh air,' reflecting its gaseous state. The word has historical roots in organic chemistry, where it was first identified in the early 19th century. It was recognized as a distinct chemical compound in 1825 when English scientist Michael Faraday first isolated it from the heat of yield of gas during the electrolysis of ethanol. In 1869, chemists confirmed its structure as a simple hydrocarbon with a double bond, contributing to its definition as a crucial building block in organic synthesis. Over the years, ethylene's role expanded significantly as it became vital in the petrochemical industry, leading to widespread applications in manufacturing and agriculture. Its identification as a plant hormone in the 20th century further attributed biological significance to ethylene, linking it to processes such as ripening and growth in various crops.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,127, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.