(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:33:03

Oc"tyl*ene (?), n. [Octane + ethylene.] Chem.

Any one of a series of metameric hydrocarbons (C8H16) of the ethylene series. In general they are combustible, colorless liquids.

 

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