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Definition of hydrocarbon noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hydrocarbon

noun

/ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑːbən/

/ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑːrbən/

(chemistry)

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