Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethine
Noun
/ɛˈθiːn/
Definition
Ethine is a colorless gas that is commonly known as acetylene. It is the simplest alkyne, a type of hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon triple bond.
Examples
- Ethine is used in oxy-acetylene welding to achieve high temperatures.
- The reaction of ethine with various other compounds is fundamental in organic chemistry.
Meaning
Ethine is primarily used as a fuel in welding and as a starting material in chemical synthesis.
Synonyms
- Acetylene
- C2H2
