noun
- Plural of acetylene; organic compounds containing a triple bond between two carbon atoms, used in welding, cutting, and as chemical feedstocks.
Usage: chemistry term; typically used in industrial and laboratory contexts
Examples
- Acetylenes are commonly used in oxy-acetylene torches for welding metal.
- The chemist studied various acetylenes to understand their reactivity.
- Industrial applications of acetylenes include cutting and metal fabrication.
- Acetylenes can be synthesized through the reaction of calcium carbide with water.
- The triple bond in acetylenes makes them highly reactive compounds.