acetylene
IPA: ʌsˈɛtʌɫin
noun
- (organic chemistry, countable) Any organic compound having one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds; an alkyne.
- (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.
- A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.
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Examples of "acetylene" in Sentences
- They have to tanks oxygen and acetylene.
- HCCH is the chemical formula for acetylene.
- The reaction is used as a test for acetylene.
- An excess of acetylene creates a carbonizing flame.
- It is composed of both acetylene and alkene groups.
- The acetylene is definetely not dissolved in acetone.
- Acetylene is commonly used in combination with oxygen.
- Furthermore, the intermediate vinyl acetylene is unstable.
- The inner cone is where the acetylene and the oxygen combine.
- The acetylene is pumped into the cylinder and it dissolves in the solvent.
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