Associations to the word «Alkyne»

Wiktionary

ALKYNE, noun. (organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon–carbon triple bond.

Dictionary definition

ALKYNE, noun. A colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke