ethyne

[ eth-ahyn, e-thahyn ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. acetylene.

ethyne

/ ˈiːθaɪn; ˈɛθaɪn /

noun

1. another name for acetylene

ethyne

/ ĕth′īn′ /

1. See acetylene

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethyne¹

eth(yl) + -yne (variant of -ine ¹ )

Word History and Origins

Origin of ethyne¹

C20: from ethyl + -ine ²

Example Sentences

The Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene, where ethyne pronounced the death of the victim.

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