hydrocarbon
UK/.haidrәu'kɑ:bәn/US
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Definitions
n.
An organic compound made up of hydrogen and carbon only, such as those in oil and gas
碳氢化合物，烃（仅由氢和碳构成的有机化合物，如石油、天然气中的成分）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhydro- (hydrogen) + carbon = a compound of just hydrogen and carbon. Petroleum and natural gas are mixtures of hydrocarbons.
Root hydr still carries 9 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Burning hydrocarbons releases carbon dioxide into the air.
- 2.
Crude oil is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons.