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Ethylene

Ethylene (C2H4):  An olefinic hydrocarbon recovered from refinery or petrochemical processes, which is gaseous at standard temperature and pressure. Ethylene is used as a petrochemical feedstock for many chemical applications and the production of consumer goods.

Ethylene dichloride:  A colorless, oily liquid used as a solvent and fumigant for organic synthesis, and for ore flotation.

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