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acetylene
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ɐ.sɨ.tiˈle.nu/a·ce·ti·le·no
Definition
1A colorless, flammable hydrocarbon gas (C₂H₂), used in welding and metal cutting.
Usage examples
“The torch operates on a mixture of acetylene and oxygen.”
“Acetylene has a characteristic odor due to impurities.”
Synonyms
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acetylene torchacetylene weldingacetylene cylinderacetylene gas