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cycloolefin

cycloolefin

9.9
A chemical made of carbon and hydrogen with a ring and one or more double bonds that is not aromatic
  • noun
  • /ˌsaɪkloʊˈoʊlɪfɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cicloolefina
  • The new cycloolefin compound demonstrated exceptional clarity when used as a lens material.
  • cycloolefin polymer
  • behavior of cycloolefin

Examples

  • Table 1 summarizes dissolution or swelling rates in CD-26 of cycloolefin copolymer and terpolymer films baked at 150 degrees Celsius for 60 seconds.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Rapid swelling followed by abrupt cessation is a characteristic feature common to essentially all of the cycloolefin polymers we investigated.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Different DMAs and different carboxylic acids exhibit different effects on the dissolution/swelling behavior of cycloolefin polymers.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The effect of a DMA can be most dramatically and clearly observed by employing a cycloolefin polymer that swells at a significant but measurable rate.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Furthermore, photochemically generated sulfonic acids could also affect the dissolution/swelling behavior of the cycloolefin polymers.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Many industries are exploring the benefits of using cycloolefin polymers in their products.

  • Scientists noted that the cycloolefin used in their experiment reacted differently under various temperatures.

Synonyms

cycloalkene
vscycloolefin
  • Specialized
9.9

A ring of carbon atoms with one or more double bonds that is not aromatic

is the same chemical concept but uses an alternate systematic name

Surface Forms

cycloolefin singular
cycloolefins plural

Morphology

cycloolefin = olefin (semi-transparent) = cyclo + olefin

Formed by the combining form 'cyclo-' (ring) + the technical noun 'olefin'; the formation is regular but both parts are specialized and 'cyclo-' is not a standalone common word for many learners.

Etymology

Cycloolefin combines cyclo- meaning 'circle', as in bicycle, and olefin, a chemical name that comes from old words for 'oil' and now means a carbon molecule with a double bond. So a cycloolefin is a 'circle' carbon molecule with double bonds, which explains its ring shape and how it behaves in reactions.