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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOlefinic bond
/ˌoʊ.ləˈfɪn.ɪk bɒnd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A double covalent bond between two adjacent carbon atoms in an alkene or olefin molecule.
"The presence of an olefinic bond in the polymer chain increases its chemical reactivity." - 2
An unsaturated linkage in organic compounds responsible for addition reactions.
"Hydrogenation of the oil saturates the olefinic bonds to create a solid fat."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from 'olefin' (coined in the 19th century from French oléfiant, meaning 'oil-forming', based on Latin oleum and facere) combined with 'bond' from Middle English. The term specifically designates the double covalent bond between two carbon atoms characteristic of alkenes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Olefinic bond" is said worldwide
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liaison oléfinique
Transliteration: lye-zɔ̃ ɔ.le.fi.nik
"La liaison oléfinique est réactive aux halogènes."
olefinische Bindung
Transliteration: o.le.fiˈnɪ.ʃə ˈbɪn.dʊŋ
"Die olefinische Bindung reagiert leicht mit Wasserstoff."
legame olefinico
Transliteration: leˈɡa.me o.le.fiˈni.ko
"Il legame olefinico caratterizza gli alcheni."
enlace olefínico
Transliteration: enˈla.ce o.leˈfi.ni.ko
"El enlace olefínico permite la polimerización."
ligação olefínica
Transliteration: li.ɡaˈsɐ̃w o.leˈfĩ.ni.kɐ
"A ligação olefínica sofreu hidrogenação."
ओलेफिनिक बंध
Transliteration: olefinik bandh
"इस यौगिक में एक ओलेफिनिक बंध मौजूद है।"
烯烃键
Transliteration: xī tīng jiàn
"分子结构中含有多个烯烃键。"
올레핀 결합
Transliteration: ollepin gyeolhab
"이 물질은 불포화 올레핀 결합을 가지고 있습니다."
オレフィン結合
Transliteration: orefin ketsugō
"オレフィン結合は付加反応を起こしやすい。"
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