Alkynes

/ˈælkaɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of alkyne; multiple hydrocarbons with triple carbon-carbon bonds.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of alkyne, formed by adding the standard English -s ending to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

Alkynes appear everywhere in nature and industry—from the acetylene gas that cuts through steel in torches to natural plant hormones, making them one of chemistry's most versatile molecular structures.

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