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ethyne
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eth·yne  (thn)
n.
See acetylene.
ethyne [ˈiːθaɪn ˈɛθaɪn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) another name for acetylene
[from ethyl + -ine2]
ethyne  (thn)
See acetylene.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ethyneethyne - a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
acetylene, alkyne
aliphatic 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
Translations
ethyne [ˈiːθaɪn] n → acetilene m
ethyne [ˈiːθaɪn] n → acetilene m


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