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Alkine

Description:

Alkine refers to a type of unsaturated hydrocarbon compound that contains carbon-carbon triple bonds. They are part of the larger family of hydrocarbons known as alkenes.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses:

1. Noun: Alkine is a chemical compound belonging to the alkene family, characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon triple bond.
2. Adjective: Alkine describes the property or characteristic of being related to or possessing aspects of alkines.

Usages:

Noun:

1. The scientist explained the reactivity of the alkine during the chemistry class.
2. Alkines are widely used in the production of plastics and synthetic fibers.

Adjective:

1. The researcher conducted an alkine analysis to determine the composition of the compound.
2. She studied the alkine properties of the substance to understand its behavior in different conditions.

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