Decyne

/ˈdɛsɪn/ noun

Definition

An organic hydrocarbon compound with ten carbon atoms and a triple bond between two carbons, belonging to the alkyne family.

Etymology

From dec- (ten) + -yne (suffix indicating a triple bond between carbons). Follows standard chemical nomenclature for highly unsaturated compounds.

Kelly Says

Decynes are incredibly reactive because that triple bond is like a coiled spring ready to unleash energy—chemists use them to create complex molecules!

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