Definition of Alkyne

1. Noun. A colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis.

Exact synonyms: Acetylene, Ethyne
Generic synonyms: Aliphatic Compound
Substance meronyms: Oxyacetylene
Derivative terms: Acetylenic

Definition of Alkyne

1. a type of chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Alkyne

1. An organic molecule containing carbon and hydrogen atoms in straight or branched chains, where at least one carbon-carbon bond is a triple bond. One of three major classes of aliphatic hydrocarbons. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Alkyne

alkylglycerophosphoethanolamine phosphodiesterase
alkylhalidase
alkylic
alkylmercury compounds
alkylmercury lyase
alkyls
alkylsulfatase
alkyl and aryl transferases
alkyl dihydroxyacetone phosphate oxidoreductase
alkyl group
alkyl group
alkyl halide
alkyl hydroperoxide reductase
alkyl radical
alkyne (current term)
alkyne (current term)
alkynes
alkynes
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all(a)
all-around(a)
all-day sucker
all-devouring(a)
all-embracing
all-encompassing
all-fired
all-important(a)
all-inclusive
all-knowing

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