hydrocarbons

UK
/haɪdrəʊˈkɑːbənz/
US
/haɪdroʊˈkɑrbənz/

Translations

hydrocarbonnoun

hydrocarbons

pl

hydrocarbons
pl
UK
/haɪdrəʊˈkɑːbən/
US
/haɪdroʊˈkɑrbən/
Hydrocarbons are the main components of petroleum and natural gas.
Углеводороды являются основными компонентами нефти и природного газа.
Synonyms
aromatic compound
organic compound

Definitions

hydrocarbonnoun
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.