alkynic
|al-kyn-ic|
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/ælˈkaɪnɪk/
(alkyne)
triple-bonded hydrocarbon
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkynic' originates from 'alkyne', specifically the word 'alkyne', where 'alk-' referred to 'alkane' and '-yne' indicated a triple bond.
Historical Evolution
'alkyne' changed from the combination of 'alkane' and the suffix '-yne' to denote a triple bond, eventually becoming the modern English word 'alkyne'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hydrocarbon with a triple bond', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of alkynes, which are hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon triple bond.
The alkynic compound exhibited unique chemical properties.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 20:26