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Alkyne.
Alkyne - as a noun
A colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acetylene14ethyne12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aliphatic compoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Acetylene is the simplest alkyne, with the molecular formula C2H2."
"Many alkynes are used as starting materials for the synthesis of various organic compounds."
"One method to synthesize alkynes is through the elimination reaction of vicinal dihalides."
"The triple bond in alkynes is shorter and stronger than the double bond in alkenes."
"The acidity of terminal alkynes allows them to undergo acidic substitution reactions."
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Yes, alkyne is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ALKYNE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
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Valid WordALKYNE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
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