acetylene

/əˈsɛtɪliːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A colorless, highly flammable, gaseous hydrocarbon used as a fuel and in the manufacture of plastics.

“The welder used a blowtorch fueled by acetylene to join the metal plates together.”

Synonyms

  • carbide
  • ethyne

Antonyms

  • inert
  • nonflammable