methylacetylene
|meth-yl-ac-et-y-lene|
C2
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/ˌmɛθɪlˈæsɪˌtaɪlin/
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/ˌmiːθɪlˈæsɪˌtaɪliːn/
flammable gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'methylacetylene' originates from 'methyl' and 'acetylene', where 'methyl' refers to the methyl group (CH₃) and 'acetylene' refers to the simplest alkyne (C₂H₂).
Historical Evolution
'methylacetylene' was derived from the combination of 'methyl' and 'acetylene' in modern chemical nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colorless, flammable gas used in organic synthesis and as a fuel.
Methylacetylene is often used in welding applications.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/15 05:46