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Hydrocarbon Definition & Meaning

hydrocarbon
noun
  1. an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen

"Hydrocarbon" in song lyrics

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  • "acyclic alkane hydrocarbon"
    AOL — AOL
  • "a picture of hydrocarbon"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does hydrocarbon mean?
an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
What part of speech is hydrocarbon?
Hydrocarbon is a noun.

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