alkyne

UK
/ˈælkaɪn/
US
/ˈælkaɪn/

Translations

alkynenoun
alkynes
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alcyneChimie.
Ethyne, commonly known as acetylene, is the simplest alkyne.
L’éthyne, communément appelé acétylène, est l’alcyne le plus simple.
Synonyms
acetylenic hydrocarbon
acetylenic compound
alkyneadjective
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/ˈælkaɪn/
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Used attributively in chemistry to qualify compounds, reactions, or properties involving one or more alkynes.
alcyniqueChimie.
Alkyne chemistry has advanced with the development of new catalytic methods.
La chimie alcynique a progressé grâce au développement de nouvelles méthodes catalytiques.

Definitions

alkynenoun
A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond, with the general formula CnH2n-2.
Ethyne, commonly known as acetylene, is the simplest alkyne.
alkyneadjective
Relating to, being, or containing an alkyne or alkynes.
Alkyne chemistry has advanced with the development of new catalytic methods.