Definition

A type of chemical compound that has three double bonds between carbon atoms.

Example

The chemist synthesized a triene to study its properties.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a triene?

Yeah, isn't it a compound with three double bonds?

Exactly! I was reading about how trienes are used in organic chemistry.

That's cool! I find the science behind it all really fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Triene** → It is formed from "tri-" (meaning three) and "-ene" (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote a hydrocarbon with a double bond). The word "triene" refers to a hydrocarbon that contains three double bonds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tri-' meaning three and '-ene' indicating a type of hydrocarbon with double bonds. This helps you remember that a triene is a compound with three double bonds.

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