noun Download 🔗Share Any organic compound having one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds; an alkyne. Examples : "Welders often use acetylene gas in torches because it burns very hot. " compound substance chemistry material fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Ethyne; 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. Examples : "Workers use acetylene torches to weld metal pieces together at the construction site. " compound substance chemistry material fuel technical science industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight. Examples : "The antique car had a bright acetylene that lit up the dark road. " vehicle technology fuel machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading