Octyne

//ˈɒktaɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of many isomeric alkynes having eight carbon atoms and one triple bond

    "This slightly gloomy style of masculine has its origins in Dior's great Fahrenheit, now unfortunately hobbled by European Union restrictions on octyne esters."

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"This slightly gloomy style of masculine has its origins in Dior's great Fahrenheit, now unfortunately hobbled by European Union restrictions on octyne esters."

Etymology

From oct- + -yne.

Related phrases

triple bond

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