(organic chemistry) The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C₂H₄.

plural of ethylene

(organic chemistry) Containing ethylene or an ethylene derivative / (organic chemistry) Pertaining to or characteristic of ethylene

(organic chemistry) An organic compound, HO-CH₂-CH₂-OH, and the chemical structure at right. It is a clear, colorless liquid under normal conditions, and is widely used as a vehicle engine coolant due to its anti-freeze properties.

(organic chemistry) The simplest epoxide; used as a sterilizing agent and in the production of ethylene glycol.

(organic chemistry) A group of thermoplastic compounds generally based on PVC polymers.

plural of ethylene interpolymer

The copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate

(organic chemistry) A white crystalline acid, C₂H₄(N(CH₂COOH)₂)₂, (and its sodium salt), a strong chelating agent with many industrial and analytical uses.

plural of ethylenediaminetetracetate