hydrocarbon
pronunciation
How to pronounce hydrocarbon in British English:
UK [ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑːbən]
How to pronounce hydrocarbon in American English:
US [ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑːrbən]
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- Noun:
- an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
Word Origin
- hydrocarbon (n.)
- "compound of hydrogen and carbon," 1826, formed in English from hydrogen + carbon.
Example
- 1. This could have dramatic effects on both commercial shipping and hydrocarbon exploitation .
- 2. But he said some had allowed gas and hydrocarbon fluids to surface .
- 3. Similar geological formations worldwide might mean that potential hydrocarbon reserves have been underestimated .
- 4. Cyprus is already studying how norway operates its sovereign-wealth fund to manage hydrocarbon riches for future generations .
- 5. They are particularly interested in designing algae that can capture carbon dioxide from the air and produce hydrocarbon fuels .