diacetylene

noun — 2 senses

noun

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A highly unsaturated hydrocarbon, HC≡C-C≡CH, the simplest polyyne

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any of its derivatives, R₂C≡C-C≡CR₂, used in the manufacture of polydiacetylene

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