Hydrocarbon

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪdroʊˈkɑːrbən/

Hydrocarbon (noun)

  1. A chemical made only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
  2. A type of substance found in many fuels, mainly formed from carbon and hydrogen.

Examples

  • A hydrocarbon contains carbon and hydrogen.
  • Hydrocarbons are made of carbon and hydrogen.