For Acetylene we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Explosives, Import Cars, Science and Speleological.

Acetylene (Explosives)

Acetylene or ethyne (HC CH), a colorless gas and the simplest alkyne ( Hydrocarbon). Explosive on contact with air, it is stored dissolved under pressure in Acetone. It is used to make neoprene rubber, plastics, and resins. The oxyacetylene torch mixes and burns oxygen and acetylene to produce a very hot flame—as high as 6300°F (3480°C)—that can cut steel and weld iron and other metals.

Acetylene (Import Cars)

A highly flammable gas used for metal cutting, welding, and brazing.

Acetylene (Science)

A hydrocarbon gas (C2H2) used as a fuel

Acetylene (Speleological)

A flammable gas C2H2, produced by water reacting with Calcium Carbide and burnt to yield light. See Carbide.
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