tetrafluoroethene

/ (ˈtɛtrəˌflʊərəʊˈɛθiːn) /

noun

chem a dense colourless gas that is polymerized to make polytetrafluorethene (PTFE). Formula: F 2 C:CF 2 Also called: tetrafluoroethylene

Word Origin for tetrafluoroethene

C20: from tetra- + fluoro- + ethene