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Noun alkyne has 1 sense
  1. acetylene, ethyne, alkyne - a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
    --1 is a kind of aliphatic compound
    --1 is a substance of oxyacetylene

Definitions from the Web

Alkyne

Definition:

Alkyne is a type of hydrocarbon compound that contains a triple bond between two carbon atoms, characterized by its unsaturated structure.

Senses:

  1. Chemistry: A type of organic compound with a triple bond between two carbon atoms.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The alkyne compound is commonly used in organic synthesis reactions.
  2. Acetylene, an alkyne, is used as a fuel in oxyacetylene torches.
  3. Alkynes are known for their high reactivity due to the presence of the C≡C triple bond.
  4. The alkyne functional group can be easily converted into other chemical derivatives.

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