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hy·dro·car·bon
 hydrocarbon
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- pronunciation:
- haI
dro
kar
b
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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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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