Diacetylene

/ˌdaɪəˈsɛtəliːn/ noun

Definition

A hydrocarbon compound containing two acetylene groups, used in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry.

Etymology

From 'dia-' (two) + 'acetylene' (HC≡CH), describing a molecule with two triple-bonded carbon pairs.

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Diacetylene monomers can polymerize into incredibly strong, flexible materials—scientists are now using them to create futuristic polymers that might eventually replace traditional plastics.

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