ethyne

🇺🇸 /ˈeθaɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˈiːθaɪn/
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A colorless gas with a distinctive odor, used as a fuel and in welding.

Ethyne is a gas that burns with a very hot flame, making it useful for welding metal.

translation

n. A colorless gas with a distinctive odor, used as a fuel and in welding.