Definition of Melene

1. n. An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C30H60, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax; -- called also melissene, and melissylene.

Definition of Melene

1. Noun. (organic compound) An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C30H60, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax. ¹

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Medical Definition of Melene

1. An unsaturated hydrocarbon, C30H60, of the ethylene series, obtained from beeswax as a white, scaly, crystalline wax. Synonym: melissene, and melissylene. Origin: Melissic + ethylene. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melene

melded
melder
melders
melding
meldings
melds
meleagrine
meleagris
melees
melena
melena neonatorum
melena spuria
melena vera
melenas
melene (current term)
melenemesis
melengestrol acetate
melenite
meletin
melezitose
meli-
meliaceous
melibiase
melibiases
melibiose
melibiose permease
melibioses
melic

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