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ethenoid

adjective
eth·​e·​noid | \ ˈethəˌnȯid\

Definition of ethenoid

: resembling ethylene in chemical properties : like ethylene or its double bond in unsaturation : characterized by or produced by virtue of a double bond : ethylenic ethenoid fatty acids ethenoid resins

History and Etymology for ethenoid

ethene + -oid

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