acetylene

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acet·y·lene | \ ə-ˈse-tᵊl-ən

, -tᵊl-ˌēn \

Definition of acetylene

: a colorless gaseous hydrocarbon HC≡CH used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a fuel (as in welding and soldering)

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Recent Examples on the Web Blair Adams, a Baltimore City Fire Department spokesperson, said fire officials believe there was acetylene, an extremely flammable gas, in the vehicle. — Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 27 July 2022 This requires me to use an acetylene torch, which has been one of the more empowering tools to master during my PhD. — Renée Zurui Wang, Washington Post, 14 June 2022 When, near the end, the Jets corner her and almost force a rape, her disgust cuts through the screen like an acetylene torch. — Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2021 Investigators found that some equipment Jacob used for welding was missing from the home’s garage, including an acetylene tank, which is a highly explosive gas that can be ignited by static electricity if confined in a small space. — oregonlive, 19 Nov. 2021 Notable features include Lucas 'King of the Road' side lamps, small Lucas headlights, and a Ducellier acetylene generator. — Josh Max, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame is not allowed. — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2021 Using blasting, welding, or operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Audrey Jensen, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2021 The Sun later said the blaze was started by a worker using an acetylene torch to repair an oil barge in the yard of the Chesapeake Marine Railway Co. at Philpot and Point streets. — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, 24 Apr. 2021 See More

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acetylene

noun

acet·y·lene | \ ə-ˈset-ᵊl-ən

, -ᵊl-ˌēn

Medical Definition of acetylene

: a colorless gaseous hydrocarbon HC≡CH made especially by the action of water on calcium carbide and used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a fuel (as in welding and soldering)

— called also ethyne

Other Words from acetylene

acetylenic \ ə-ˌset-ᵊl-ˈē-nik

, -ˈen-ik

\ adjective