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octynes

octynes is the plural of octyne.

Meaning of octyne

Noun

octyne (plural octynes)

  1. Any of many isomeric alkynes having eight carbon atoms and one triple bond
    • This slightly gloomy style of masculine has its origins in Dior's great Fahrenheit, now unfortunately hobbled by European Union restrictions on octyne esters.2010, Luca Turin, Tania Sanchez, “Chamade pour Homme”, in Perfumes: The A–Z Guide, Profile Books, →ISBN, page 115

Questions about octynes

What is octynes the plural of?
Octynes is the plural of octyne.

Words near octynes in the dictionary

  1. octyloxys
  2. octylphenol
  3. octylphenols
  4. octyls
  5. octyne
  6. octynes
  7. ocular
  8. ocular inspection
  9. ocular lens
  10. ocular lenses
  11. ocular micrometer

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