English word chloroethylene comes from English ethylene, English chloro- ((chemistry) Containing chlorine.. Green in color.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ethylene | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) The divalent radical derived from ethane.. (organic compound) The common name for the organic chemical compound ethene. The simplest alkene, a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C2H4. |
| chloro- | English (eng) | (chemistry) Containing chlorine.. Green in color. |
| chloroethylene | English (eng) | (organic compound) The unsaturated halogenated hydrocarbon vinyl chloride. |