HYDROCARBON


Meaning of HYDROCARBON in English

(HC) A compound made up of hydrogen and carbon (e.g., gasoline , petroleum products, etc.). Hydrocarbons are also found when gasoline is burned in an engine and thus produce visible smog even though hydrocarbons make up only 0.1% of emissions.

English dictionary of automotive terms.      Английский словарь автомобильных терминов.