acetylenes
|a-cet-y-lenes|
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/əˈsɛtɪˌlinz/
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/əˈsɛtɪˌliːnz/
(acetylene)
flammable gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylene' originates from French, specifically the word 'acétylène,' where 'acét-' referred to 'acetic acid' and '-ylène' was a suffix used in chemistry to denote hydrocarbons.
Historical Evolution
'acétylène' transformed into the English word 'acetylene' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of hydrocarbon, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hydrocarbon compound with the formula C₂H₂, used as a fuel and a building block in organic synthesis.
Acetylenes are used in welding and cutting metals.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/13 01:55