Definition
olefinic
adjective
- of, relating to, or containing an olefin; characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Olefinic compounds are widely used in the petrochemical industry.
- The olefinic double bond makes the molecule reactive.
- Ethylene is the simplest olefinic hydrocarbon.
- Olefinic polymers are produced through addition polymerization.
- The olefinic character of the compound was confirmed by spectroscopy.