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One entry found for hydrocarbon.
Main Entry: hy�dro�car�bon
Pronunciation: 'hI-drO-"k�r-b&n
Function: noun
Date: 1826
: an organic compound (as acetylene or butane) containing only carbon and hydrogen
and often occurring in petroleum, natural gas, coal, and bitumens |
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