How to Pronounce "ethylene"
word
ˈɛθəˌɫin
ETH-uh-leen
ˈɛθɪlˌiːn
ETH-il-een
Definition
Ethylene is a colorless gas that acts as a plant hormone to control fruit ripening and is also widely used in the chemical industry to make plastics and other products.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛθəˌɫin
British English
ˈɛθɪlˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ETH-uh-leen
UK
ETH-il-een
Listen in Context
Ethylene helps bananas ripen faster.
The chemical industry uses ethylene to make plastics.
Plants naturally produce ethylene as a hormone.
Did you know that ethylene is responsible for tomatoes turning red on your kitchen counter?