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alkyne Definition

al·kyne (al′kīn′)

noun

any of a series of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons containing a triple bond and having the general formula CH: these compounds are sometimes said to be in the acetylene series

Etymology: alky(l) + -(i)ne

alkyne Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • metathesis: A recent solution is the use of alkyne metathesis followed by hydrogenation to provide exclusively the Z-isomer.

Browse dictionary entries near alkyne

  1. ‹ alkylation
  2. ‹ alkyl
  3. ‹ alkyd
  4. ‹ alky
  5. ‹ Alkoran
  6. ‹ Alkmaar
  7. ‹ alkie
  8. ‹ alkene
  9. ‹ alkanet
  10. ‹ alkane
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