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HYDROCARBONS

\hˈa͡ɪdɹəkˌɑːbənz], \hˈa‍ɪdɹəkˌɑːbənz], \h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_ˌɑː_b_ə_n_z]\

Definitions of HYDROCARBONS

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A term usually applied to the bitumens, mineral resins, and mineral fats, which are composed of hydrogen and carbon in varying proportions.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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