Acetylene
/ə ˈsɛt əl ˌin/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Acetylene
noun
- Any organic compound having one or more carbon–carbon triple bonds; an alkyne.
- Ethyne; the simplest alkyne, a hydrocarbon of formula HC≡CH. It is a colourless, odorless gas, formerly used as an illuminating gas, but now used in welding or metallurgy.
- A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.
Anagrams of Acetylene
No exact anagrams found for "acetylene". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
c3
e1
t1
y4
l1
e1
n1
e1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Acetylene
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Acetylene"
Acetylene is a 9-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Acetylene" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "acetylene" is a medium-scoring word.