ACETYLENE


Meaning of ACETYLENE in English

[ ə'sɛtɪli:n ]

■ noun Chemistry a toxic hydrocarbon gas which burns with a bright flame, used in welding and formerly in lighting; ethyne. [C 2 H 2 .]

Origin

C19: from acetic acid + -yl + -ene .

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