Olefiant
Pronunciation : O*le"fi*ant
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [F. ol?fiant, fr.L. oleum oil + -ficare (in comp.). Cf. -Fy.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: Forming or producing an oil; specifically, designating a colorless gaseous hydrocarbon called ethylene. [Archaic]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913