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What does hydrocarbon mean?

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Noun
  1. (organic chemistry) A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
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There is also a hydrocarbon absorptive catalyst in the catalytic converter to clean up tailpipe emissions.
Amorphous alumina-silica composites are used to crack or split hydrocarbon chains in petroleum refining.
The hydrocarbon end attaches to an oil molecule and the electrically charged ionic end attracts a water molecule.
The squad checks the autorickshaw for carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
The heated air that lifts the balloon comes from a hydrocarbon gas burner attached above the basket.
Aliphatics are our company's range of hydrocarbon fluids including specialty brands.

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