Looking for the meaning of the word HYDROCARBON in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HYDROCARBON with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Hydrocarbon
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌhʌɪdrə(ʊ)ˈkɑːb(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those which are the chief components of petroleum and natural gas
Short Definition:compound of hydrogen and carbon, such as any of those which are chief components of petroleum and natural gas
Examples:- the rain is rich in benzene and hydrocarbons
- a 70 per cent cut in hydrocarbon emissions
- the North Sea is a source of hydrocarbon
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