Alkyne

//ælˈkʰaɪn//

Word Type

Noun

The word "alkyne" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

alkynal alkynamide alkynol aminoalkyne bromoalkyne cycloalkyne haloalkyne phosphaalkyne thioalkyne

Context

organic compound

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

aliphatic compound

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

acetylene alkane alkene yne

Related Terms

acetylene alkane alkene hydrocarbon triple bond yne

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