alkyne

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Noun alkyne has 1 sense

acetylene, ethyne, alkyne - a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
--₁ is a kind of aliphatic compound
--₁ is a substance of oxyacetylene

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Alkyne

Definition:

Alkyne is a type of hydrocarbon compound that contains a triple bond between two carbon atoms, characterized by its unsaturated structure.

Senses:

Chemistry: A type of organic compound with a triple bond between two carbon atoms.

Sample Sentences:

The alkyne compound is commonly used in organic synthesis reactions.
Acetylene, an alkyne, is used as a fuel in oxyacetylene torches.
Alkynes are known for their high reactivity due to the presence of the C≡C triple bond.
The alkyne functional group can be easily converted into other chemical derivatives.