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Sthene vs Ethene - What's the difference?

sthene | ethene |

As nouns the difference between sthene and ethene

is that sthene is a kilonewton used with the tonne as the unit of mass while ethene is ethene.

sthene

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A kilonewton. Used with the tonne as the unit of mass.

    • ethene

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (organic compound) The official IUPAC name for the organic chemical compound ethylene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4.

    • Synonyms

    * ethylene

    Derived terms

    * polyethene * polythene (UK)