Ethylene

Ethylene
  An olefinic hydrocarbon recovered from refinery processes or petrochemical processes. Ethylene is used as a petrochemical feedstock for numerous chemical applications and the production of consumer goods.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary
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  A colorless gas that burns and is an oil refinery product.
  California Energy Comission. Dictionary of Energy Terms

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