ethene

🇺🇸 /ˈeθiːn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈeθiːn/
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A colorless gas with a slightly sweet smell, used to make plastics and other chemicals.

Ethene is a key component in the production of many everyday items.

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n. A colorless gas with a slightly sweet smell, used to make plastics and other chemicals.