ethylene
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/ˈeθɪliːn/
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/ˈeθɪliːn/
a colorless gas with a sweet smell, used in making plastics, rubber, and other materials
Ethylene is used to ripen fruit and is also a key component in the production of antifreeze.
乙烯用於水果催熟,也是生產防凍劑的關鍵成分。