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alkyne

/ˈælkɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does alkyne mean?

noun

A type of unsaturated hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-to-carbon triple bond. Alkynes are often used in organic chemistry as a starting material for the synthesis of other compounds.

Example

"The chemist used an alkyne to create a new compound with unique properties."

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