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- [al-kahyn]
- /ˈæl kaɪn/
- /ˈalkaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-kahyn]
- /ˈæl kaɪn/
Definitions of alkyne word
- noun alkyne any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with a carbon–carbon triple bond 3
- noun alkyne (as modifier) 3
- noun alkyne any of a series of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons containing a triple bond and having the general formula CnH2n-2: these compounds are sometimes said to be in the acetylene series 3
- noun alkyne any member of the alkyne series. 1
- noun alkyne Any of the series of unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a triple bond, including acetylene. 1
- noun alkyne (organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond. 0
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Origin of alkyne
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; alk(yl) + -ine2, altered to -yne
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Parts of speech for Alkyne
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alkyne popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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