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hydrocarbon

🇬🇧 UK/.haidrәu'kɑ:bәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

An organic chemical compound made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

碳氢化合物,烃

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
hydrowater
+
carbonstem
=hydrocarbon

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Hydrocarbons are found abundantly in crude oil and natural gas deposits.

  • 2.

    The combustion of hydrocarbons releases energy used to power engines.

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