tridecatylene Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tri`de*cat"y*lene noun

Etymology

Pref. tri-+ Gr. tenth + E. ethylene.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) A hydrocarbon, C13H26, of the ethylene series, corresponding to tridecane, and obtained from Burmah petroleum as a light colorless liquid; -- called also tridecylene, and tridecene.