alkyne
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Noun — A hydrocarbon that contains at least one triple bond between two carbon atoms.
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How to use alkyne
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terminal alkyne
an alkyne group
alkynes and alkenes
It is a technical term used in organic chemistry.
Etymology
The word was formed from alkyl plus the ending -yne.
Full origin of alkyne →Frequently asked questions
What is an alkyne?
An alkyne is a hydrocarbon with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.
How do you pronounce alkyne?
It is pronounced AL-kine, rhyming with line.
What is the plural of alkyne?
The plural is alkynes.
