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Meaning of alphaolefin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An unsaturated hydrocarbon with a double bond at the alpha position (the first carbon atom in the chain), typically used in the production of polyethylene, plasticizers, and lubricants.

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

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