Clues for the word "ETHYLENE"
We've had 5 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 5 times in crosswords. It was last seen in I Swear Crossword crossword on October 29, 2010.
Definition of ethylene
- n. - A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H4, forming an important ingredient of illuminating gas, and also obtained by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid in alcohol. It is an unsaturated compound and combines directly with chlorine and bromine to form oily liquids (Dutch liquid), -- hence called olefiant gas. Called also ethene, elayl, and formerly, bicarbureted hydrogen.
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Last Seen In
- I Swear Crossword - October 29, 2010
- New York Times - February 16, 2008
- New York Times - September 30, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - August 09, 2007
- Washington Post - February 22, 2004