ethyne

UK
/ˈiːθaɪn/
US
/ˈɛθaɪn/

Translations

ethynenoun
éthyneChimie.
Ethyne is commonly used in welding torches due to its high flame temperature.
L’éthyne est couramment utilisée dans les chalumeaux de soudage en raison de sa température de flamme élevée.
ethyneadjective
UK
/ˈiːθaɪn/
US
/ˈɛθaɪn/
Used attributively in phrases like "ethyne torch" or "ethyne flame".
The welder used an ethyne torch for cutting metal.
Le soudeur a utilisé un chalumeau acétylénique pour couper le métal.

Definitions

ethynenoun
A colorless, flammable gas with a distinct odor, used as a fuel and a building block in chemical synthesis; also known as acetylene.
Ethyne is commonly used in welding torches due to its high flame temperature.
ethyneadjective
Relating to, containing, or employing ethyne (acetylene).
The welder used an ethyne torch for cutting metal.