Tri`de*cat"y*lene (?), n. [Pref. tri-+ Gr. tenth + E. ethylene.] 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.

 

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