alkyne
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈælkaɪn/
Definition
An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.
Examples
Ethyne, also known as acetylene, is the simplest member of the alkyne family.
The chemical properties of an alkyne are largely determined by the electron-rich triple bond.
Researchers synthesized a new alkyne derivative to test its stability in high-pressure environments.
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