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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

olefin

/ˈoʊlɛfɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does olefin mean?

noun

A type of unsaturated hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond. Olefins are often used as monomers in the production of plastics.

Example

"The chemical plant produced a large quantity of olefin, which was then used to manufacture a variety of plastic products."

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