Definition of hydrocarbon in English:
hydrocarbon
noun ˌhʌɪdrə(ʊ)ˈkɑːb(ə)nˌhaɪdrəˈkɑrbən
Chemistry A compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those which are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas.
the rain is rich in benzene and hydrocarbons
as modifier a 70 per cent cut in hydrocarbon emissions
mass noun the North Sea is a source of hydrocarbon
Example sentencesExamples
- Derived chiefly from petroleum and coal tar, aromatic hydrocarbons tend to be reactive.
- The squad checks the autorickshaw for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
- This catalyst is responsible for converting carbon monoxide and the other hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide.
- Biodiesel reduces emissions such as carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and particulate matter.
- Nitrogen oxides can react with hydrocarbons to yield nitric acid, a primary ingredient in acid rain.
Rhymes
carbon, chlorofluorocarbon, graben, Laban, radiocarbon
Definition of hydrocarbon in US English:
hydrocarbon
nounˌhaɪdrəˈkɑrbənˌhīdrəˈkärbən
Chemistry A compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those which are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas.
the rain is rich in benzene and hydrocarbons
as modifier a 70 percent cut in hydrocarbon emissions
mass noun the North Sea is a source of hydrocarbon
Example sentencesExamples
- This catalyst is responsible for converting carbon monoxide and the other hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide.
- Derived chiefly from petroleum and coal tar, aromatic hydrocarbons tend to be reactive.
- The squad checks the autorickshaw for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
- Nitrogen oxides can react with hydrocarbons to yield nitric acid, a primary ingredient in acid rain.
- Biodiesel reduces emissions such as carbon monoxide, unburned hydrocarbons and particulate matter.