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aromatic hydrocarbon

noun

Meaning

A type of organic chemical compound characterized by a stable, ring-like structure of carbon atoms with alternating double bonds.

Examples

Benzene is the simplest example of an aromatic hydrocarbon.
Engineers study the combustion properties of each aromatic hydrocarbon found in crude oil.

Synonyms: arene

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aromatic hydrocarbon (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌær.ə.mæt.ɪk ˌhaɪ.drəˈkɑːr.bən/

Definition

A type of organic chemical compound characterized by a stable, ring-like structure of carbon atoms with alternating double bonds.

Examples

Benzene is the simplest example of an aromatic hydrocarbon.
Engineers study the combustion properties of each aromatic hydrocarbon found in crude oil.

How to Use aromatic hydrocarbon

aromatic hydrocarbon (collocation): a chemical compound with a benzene-like ring — "The lab test confirmed the presence of an aromatic hydrocarbon in the water sample."

Synonyms of aromatic hydrocarbon

Words with a similar meaning to aromatic hydrocarbon:

arene

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