acetylenes (0 synonym found)

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Definition of acetylenes:

(n) : (organic chemistry, uncountable) Ethyne; the simplest alkyne, a hydrocarbon of formula HC≡CH. It is a colourless, odourless, extremely flammable, explosive gas, formerly used as an illuminating gas, but now used in welding and metallurgy.
(n) : (organic chemistry, countable) Any organic compound having one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds; an alkyne.
(n) : A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.

Definition of acetylenes:

(n) : (organic chemistry, uncountable) Ethyne; the simplest alkyne, a hydrocarbon of formula HC≡CH. It is a colourless, odourless, extremely flammable, explosive gas, formerly used as an illuminating gas, but now used in welding and metallurgy.
(n) : (organic chemistry, countable) Any organic compound having one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds; an alkyne.
(n) : A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.

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