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Ethylene(medicine)
ethylene(dictionary)
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ethylene glycol(medicine)
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Ethylene oxide(health)
ethylene dichlorides(medicine)
ethylene oxide(medicine)
ethylene glycols(medicine)

Ethylene (medicine)


ethylene
<chemical, plant biology> Plant growth substance (phytohormone, plant hormone), involved in promoting growth, epinasty, fruit ripening, senescence and breaking of dormancy. Its action is closely linked with that of auxin.