Ethylene (noun)

A hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4, used in the production of polymers and other chemicals.

Origin:

From the greek "ethus" (quick) + "ene" (producer of) + "-ylene" (suffix).

Examples:

1. Ethylene is used as a ripening agent for fruits.
2. Ethylene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon, meaning it has a double bond between the two carbon atoms.
3. The polymerization of ethylene produces a plastic called polyethylene.
4. Ethylene is used as a starting material for the production of various chemicals such as ethanol and acetic acid.
5. The chemical formula for ethylene is C2H4, which means it is made up of two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms.