a flammable colorless gaseous alkene; obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in manufacturing many other chemicals; sometimes used as an anesthetic
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Ethylene is a growth hormone in plants. 乙烯是植物中一种生长荷尔蒙。
The concentration of ethylene is on the high side. 乙烯浓度偏高。
The plant can produce up to 130 tons of ethylene each month. 这家工厂每月最高能生产一百三十吨的乙烯。