Definitions

1. noun

A type of hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon triple bond.

“The chemist studied the properties of alkynes in her research paper.”

2. chemistry

A class of unsaturated hydrocarbons with at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.

“Alkyne molecules are commonly found in petroleum products.”

3. verb

To convert a molecule into an alkyne, typically through a chemical reaction.

“The process of alkyning the molecule resulted in the desired outcome.”