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Definition ethene in British English

ethene noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈiːθiːn/
1

a gas obtained from petroleum and natural gas. It is used in making polythene and other chemicals and to make fruit ripen (=become ready to eat or use).

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Definition ethene in British English