Definition of ALKYNE

alkyne

Plural: alkynes

Noun

  • a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
  • A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.

Origin / Etymology

Formed as alkyl + -yne.

Synonyms

acetylene, ethyne

Scrabble Score: 13

alkyne is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 14

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