acetylene
2 synonyms for acetylene, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A colourless, highly flammable gas made of two carbon and two hydrogen atoms, burned with oxygen to produce an extremely hot flame used for welding and cutting metal.
Synonyms
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How to use acetylene
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
acetylene torch
acetylene tank
oxy-acetylene welding
Etymology
Coined in French from "acetyl" plus the chemical ending "-ene," first used by the chemist Marcellin Berthelot.
Full origin of acetylene →Frequently asked questions
What does “acetylene” mean?
The word “acetylene” means a colourless, highly flammable gas made of two carbon and two hydrogen atoms, burned with oxygen to produce an extremely hot flame used for welding and cutting metal. In plain terms, the gas welders burn for cutting and joining metal — it's the fuel in an acetylene torch.
How do you pronounce “acetylene”?
“Acetylene” is pronounced uh-SEH-tuhl-een (/əˈsɛtəlˌin/ in IPA).
How do you use “acetylene” in a sentence?
Here is “acetylene” used in a sentence: “The welder connected the acetylene tank before lighting the torch.”
What is another word for “acetylene”?
Words with a similar meaning to “acetylene” include ethyne.
What part of speech is “acetylene”?
“Acetylene” is a noun.
Where does the word “acetylene” come from?
The word “acetylene” comes from French. Coined in French from "acetyl" plus the chemical ending "-ene," first used by the chemist Marcellin Berthelot.
