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hydrocarbon

noun

NAmE//ˈhaɪdrəˌkɑrbən//

, NAmE//ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑrbən//

(chemistry)

a chemical made up of hydrogen and carbon only. There are many different hydrocarbons found in petroleum, coal, and natural gas. a cut in hydrocarbon emissions from motor vehicles

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hydro noun
hydro- combining form
hydrocarbon noun
hydrochloric acid noun
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