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hydrocarbon

/haɪdrəʊˈkɑːbən/

/haɪdroʊˈkɑrbən/

hydrocarbonnoun

hydrocarbons

/haɪdrəʊˈkɑːbən/

/haɪdroʊˈkɑrbən/

Translations

Hydrocarbons are the main components of petroleum and natural gas.

Углеводороды являются основными компонентами нефти и природного газа.

Definitions

An organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon, commonly found in fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas.

Methane is a simple hydrocarbon that is a major component of natural gas.

A substance that is a major component of petroleum and natural gas, used as a fuel and in the production of plastics and other chemicals.

The refinery processes crude oil to separate various hydrocarbons for different uses.

Synonyms

aromatic compound

organic compound

hydrocarbonadjective

/ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɑːbən/

/ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɑrbən/

Used attributively to qualify nouns (e.g., hydrocarbon emissions)

Definitions

Relating to, derived from, or consisting of hydrocarbons.

Hydrocarbon gases leaked from the damaged pipeline.

Synonyms