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hy·dro·car·bon
hydrocarbon
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- pronunciation:
- haI
dro
kar
bn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
any of various organic compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon, such as methane or ethylene.
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derivation: |
hydrocarbonaceous (adj.) |
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