ethylene

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A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon, C2H4, forming an important ingredient of illuminating gas, and also obtained by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid in alcohol. It is an unsaturated compound and combines directly with chlorine and bromine to form oily liquids (Dutch liquid), -- hence called olefiant gas. Called also ethene, elayl, and formerly, bicarbureted hydrogen.

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An ethylene plant, once running, does not need to import steam to drive its steam turbines. Source: Internet

Bananas can be ordered by the retailer "ungassed" (i.e. not treated with ethylene), and may show up at the supermarket fully green. Source: Internet

Broad (2007), p. 172 Toxicologist Henry R. Spiller specified that inhalation of even a small amount of ethylene can cause both benign trances and euphoric psychedelic experiences. Source: Internet

Environmental and biological triggers of ethylene Environmental cues such as flooding, drought, chilling, wounding, and pathogen attack can induce ethylene formation in plants. Source: Internet

Although producing ethylene while ripening, unripened exported mangoes do not have the same juiciness or flavor as fresh fruit. Source: Internet

By inhibiting ethylene perception, fruits, plants and flowers don't respond to ethylene produced endogenously or from exogenous sources. Source: Internet

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