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单词 methylene
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Definition of methylene in English:

methylene

noun ˈmɛθɪliːnˈmɛθəˌlin
Chemistry
  • as modifier Of or denoting the divalent radical or group —CH₂—, derived from methane by loss of two hydrogen atoms.

    methylene chloride
    Example sentencesExamples
    • These techniques include dry abrasive blasting and on-site use of methylene chloride or propane torches.
    • Your body changes some inhaled methylene chloride to carbon monoxide.
    • There are roughly two categories of products available; those containing methylene chloride, and those that don't.
    • Paint and other materials that are not soluble in degreasing solvents may require the use of methylene chloride, alkaline cleaners, or special proprietary compounds.
    • The formation of conjugated dienes occurs when free radicals attack the hydrogens of methylene groups separating double bonds and leading to a rearrangement of the bonds.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French méthylène (formed irregularly from Greek methu 'wine' + hulē 'wood') + -ene.

 
 

Definition of methylene in US English:

methylene

nounˈmeTHəˌlēnˈmɛθəˌlin
Chemistry
  • as modifier The divalent radical or group —CH₂—, derived from methane by loss of two hydrogen atoms.

    methylene chloride
    Example sentencesExamples
    • There are roughly two categories of products available; those containing methylene chloride, and those that don't.
    • These techniques include dry abrasive blasting and on-site use of methylene chloride or propane torches.
    • The formation of conjugated dienes occurs when free radicals attack the hydrogens of methylene groups separating double bonds and leading to a rearrangement of the bonds.
    • Paint and other materials that are not soluble in degreasing solvents may require the use of methylene chloride, alkaline cleaners, or special proprietary compounds.
    • Your body changes some inhaled methylene chloride to carbon monoxide.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French méthylène (formed irregularly from Greek methu ‘wine’ + hulē ‘wood’) + -ene.

 
 
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