ethyne
/ˈɛθaɪn/
noun
- A colorless gas that burns with a bright flame, used in welding and cutting metals; also called acetylene.
- In chemistry class, we learned that ethyne has a triple bond between its carbon atoms.
- The welder used ethyne to cut through the steel beam.
- Ethyne is stored in special tanks because it is highly flammable.
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