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ALKYNE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("alkyne" is a kind of...):
aliphatic compound (organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative)
Holonyms ("alkyne" is a substance of...):
oxyacetylene (a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals)
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