acetylenic

/əˌsɛtəˈlɛnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or containing acetylene.
    • The chemist studied the acetylenic compounds in the laboratory.
    • This acetylenic gas mixture is used in specialized industrial processes.
    • Acetylenic bonds are known for their high energy and reactivity.
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