ethenoid

adjective

eth·​e·​noid

ˈethəˌnȯid

: resembling ethylene in chemical properties : like ethylene or its double bond in unsaturation : characterized by or produced by virtue of a double bond : ethylenic

ethenoid fatty acids

ethenoid resins

Word History

Etymology

ethene + -oid

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