Synonyms for

Acetylene

Verb / ʌˈsetʌˌli:n / Another word for acetylene — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Acetylene is a gas that is used in welding and cutting materials.

Synonyms & similar words

ethyne alkyne Ethine Vinylene Ethinol Ethyne Methylacetylene 1-Propyne Dimethylacetylene Propargyl Methylacetylene-allene Propyne Allene Isopropylacetylene 2-Butyne 1-Butyne Hex-1-yne Hexyne Pentyne 2-Pentyne 3-Hexyne

Example sentences

  1. I used acetylene gas to weld the metal pieces together.
  2. We had to cut the steel with an acetylene torch.
  3. The acetylene tank was empty, so we had to refill it before starting the project.
  4. Acetylene is a flammable gas and should be handled with care.
  5. The welding shop sells acetylene gas and other welding supplies.

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  • I have a torch and I have a tank of acetylene. They're going to hear me coming from a little ways away. - Jack White
  • I was never too keen on the British music press. They've called us a supermarket hype, and they used to suggest that we didn't write our own songs. - Mick Fleetwood
  • To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while. - Josh Billings

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