a·cet·y·lene ( -s t l- n , -n)n. A colorless, highly flammable or explosive gas, C2H2, used for metal welding and cutting and as an illuminant. Also called ethyne. a·cet y·lenic (-stl-n k) adj. |
acetylene [ass-set-ill-een]
Noun
Chem a colourless soluble flammable gas used in welding metals
| acetylene (-stl-n, -n) A colorless, highly flammable or explosive gas with a characteristic sweet odor. It is used in welding torches and in the manufacture of organic chemicals such as vinyl chloride. Acetylene is the simplest alkyne, consisting of two carbon atoms joined by a triple bond and each attached to a single hydrogen atom. Also called ethyne. Chemical formula: C2H2. |
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| Noun | 1. |  acetylene - a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesisaliphatic compound - organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative oxyacetylene - a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals |
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