acetylene

One entry found for acetylene.

Main Entry: acet·y·lene
Pronunciation: -set-l-n, -l-n
Function: noun
: a colorless gaseous hydrocarbon HC≡CH made especially by the action of water on calcium carbide and used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a fuel (as in welding and soldering) -- called also ethyne
- acet·y·le·nic /-set-l--nik, -en-ik/ adjective