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diene

/diːˈniː/ noun · British & US
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What does diene mean?

noun

A diene is a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains two double bonds. It is a class of organic compounds that are important in chemistry and biology.

Example

"The researcher studied the properties of dienes in the laboratory."

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