ACETYLENE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
Categories: Aliphatic compound
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "acetylene" was borrowed from French acétylène.
🔗 Related Words
acetyl – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
French spelling conventions explain many of English's 'silent letters' and irregular spellings.