noun🔗ShareHydrocarburesA compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms."Burning natural gas, which is mostly made of hydrocarbons, provides heat for many homes. "La combustion du gaz naturel, qui est principalement composé d'hydrocarbures, fournit de la chaleur à de nombreux foyers.chemistrycompoundsubstancefuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading