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Their process involved taking molecules called silyl (pseudo) halides and treating them with a source of fluoride, removing elements from the former leave an anti-Bredt olefin behind.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Additionally, the cushions are covered in olefin fabric—a sturdy performance fabric that is resistant to fading, stains, and mildew.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Thanks to its low production costs, olefin is a budget-friendly type of carpet.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
It’s constructed from nylon and olefin with a latex backing and features a grippy back that keeps it in place without the additional need for a rug pad or rug tape.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Additionally, the cushions are covered in olefin fabric—a sturdy performance fabric that is resistant to fading, stains, and mildew.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
Thanks to its low production costs, olefin is a budget-friendly type of carpet.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023
It’s constructed from nylon and olefin with a latex backing and features a grippy back that keeps it in place without the additional need for a rug pad or rug tape.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 7 Nov. 2023
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“Olefin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olefin. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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olefin
noun
ole·fin
ˈō-lə-fən 
: a chemical compound made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms that contains at least one double bond
especially
: any of various long-chain synthetic polymers (as of ethylene) used especially as textile fibers
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