Phrases with «ethylene»

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Ethylene is a chemical compound that is commonly found in plants and used in various industries. It is a gas that helps in the ripening of fruits, like bananas, and also acts as a signaling molecule for plants. Ethylene is important in agriculture as it helps control the growth and development of plants. Full definition

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Seasonal snow globes also contain small amounts of ethylene glycol in the liquid. (ivghospitals.com)
«Though we most commonly think of ethylene glycol as antifreeze, it actually is associated with the formation of more complex sugar molecules that are necessary for life,» said Jan M. Hollis of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. (public.nrao.edu)
They are also gassed with ethylene gas to ripen them. (ericbakker.com)
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