Chem.
the homologous series of unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons containing one double bond and having the general formula C n H 2n , as ethylene, H 2 C=CH 2 . Also called ethylene series, olefin series .
Chem.
the homologous series of unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons containing one double bond and having the general formula C n H 2n , as ethylene, H 2 C=CH 2 . Also called ethylene series, olefin series .
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012