Cycloolefinic

/ˌsaɪ.kloʊ.oʊ.ləˈfɪn.ɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or composed of cycloolefins; describing the properties or characteristics of cyclic unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Etymology

From cycloolefin + -ic (adjective suffix). This technical adjective allows scientists to describe materials and polymers made from or containing cycloolefin structures.

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Cycloolefinic plastics are so useful in precision optics that they've become essential to microscopy, lasers, and high-end camera lenses—invisible chemistry enabling visible discoveries.

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