noun🔗ShareAny organic compound having one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds; an alkyne."Welders often use acetylene gas in torches because it burns very hot. "compoundsubstancechemistrymaterialfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEthyne; the simplest alkyne, a hydrocarbon of formula HC≡CH. It is a colourless, odorless gas, formerly used as an illuminating gas, but now used in welding or metallurgy."Workers use acetylene torches to weld metal pieces together at the construction site. "compoundsubstancechemistrymaterialfueltechnicalscienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight."The antique car had a bright acetylene that lit up the dark road. "vehicletechnologyfuelmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
