Translation guide
An olefine is a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon double bond. In Japanese, this is primarily expressed using the loanword オレフィン, with the more formal chemical term アルケン also used.
Referring to an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon double bond, such as ethylene or propylene.
The most common and direct translation, used in both technical and general contexts. It is a loanword from English.
エチレンは最も単純なオレフィンです。
Ethylene is the simplest olefin.
The IUPAC systematic name for olefins. More common in formal chemistry contexts.
Literally 'olefinic hydrocarbon'. Used in very specific technical or industrial contexts.
この工場ではオレフィン系炭化水素を生産しています。
This plant produces olefinic hydrocarbons.
Alkenes readily undergo addition reactions.