Definition of Acetilene
Acet`ylene, a malodorous gaseous substance from the incomplete
combustion of hydro-carbons.
- Wikipedia
A*cet"y*lene (&?;), n. (Chem.) A
gaseous compound of carbon and hydrogen, in the proportion of two atoms of
the former to two of the latter. It is a colorless gas, with a peculiar,
unpleasant odor, and is produced for use as an illuminating gas in a number
of ways, but chiefly by the action of water on calcium carbide. Its light
is very brilliant. Watts.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (Chemistry): The common name for the organic chemical compound ethyne. The simplest alkyne, a hydrocarbon of formula C2H2. It is a colourless gas, with a peculiar, unpleasant odour, formerly used as an illuminating gas, but now used in welding or metallurgy.
acetylene - The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Acetilene
The correct Spelling of this word is: Acetylene
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
