ACETYLENE


Meaning of ACETYLENE in English

n. a colourless hydrocarbon gas, burning with a bright flame, used esp. in welding and formerly in lighting. Also called ETHYNE. °Chem. formula: C

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H

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[ ACETIC + -YL + -ENE ]

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