Noun: alkyne 'al,kIn
- A colourless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
"Acetylene is a common alkyne used in welding torches";
- acetylene, ethyne
- An aliphatic organic compound containing a carbon-carbon triple bond
"Acetylene is the simplest alkyne"
Derived forms: alkynes
Type of: aliphatic compound
Part of: oxyacetylene
Encyclopedia: Alkyne