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al·kyne
(ăl′kīn′)n.
Any of a series of aliphatic hydrocarbons with a carbon-carbon triple bond and the general formula CnH2n-2.
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alkyne
(ˈælkaɪn) oralkine
n
(Elements & Compounds)
a. any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon that has a formula of the type CnH2n–2
b. (as modifier): alkyne series.
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al•kyne
(ˈæl kaɪn)n.
any member of the homologous series of unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons having at least one triple bond and the general formula CnH2n−2, as acetylene.
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al·kyne
(ăl′kīn′) Any of a group of hydrocarbons whose carbon atoms form chains linked by one or more triple bonds. Alkynes have the general formula CnH2n-2 and include acetylene.
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| Noun | 1. |  alkyne - a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesisaliphatic compound - organic compound that is an alkane or alkene or alkyne or their derivative oxyacetylene - a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals |
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