polyolefin
English
noun
Definitions
- (chemistry) A polymer (such as polyethylene) made by the polymerization of an olefin
- (chemistry) A polyene
Etymology
Prefix from English olefin.
Origin
English
olefin
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- cycloolefin English
- diolefin English
- elastolefin English
- nitroolefin English
- olefin English
- olefination English
- olefinic English
- polyfluoroolefin English
- オレフィン Japanese