Sign in
Enter the word for search

alkyne

UK
/ˈælkaɪn/
US
/ˈælkaɪn/

Translations

alkynenoun
alkynes
pl
UK
/ˈælkaɪn/
US
/ˈælkaɪn/
An alkyne is a hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.
Алкин - это углеводород с как минимум одной тройной связью между атомами углерода.
Synonyms
acetylenic hydrocarbon
acetylenic compound
acetylene
ethyne
alkyneadjective
UK
/ˈælkaɪn/
US
/ˈælkaɪn/
Used attributively in chemistry to qualify compounds, reactions, or properties involving one or more alkynes.
Synonyms
acetylenic
alkynyl
ethynyl
triple-bonded

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.
OverviewPhrasesExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries