Dictionary
hydrocarbon
noun hy·dro·car·bon \ˈhī-drō-ˌkär-bən\
: a substance (such as coal or natural gas) that contains only carbon and hydrogen
Full Definition of HYDROCARBON
: an organic compound (as acetylene or butane) containing only carbon and hydrogen and often occurring in petroleum, natural gas, coal, and bitumens
See hydrocarbon defined for English-language learners
See hydrocarbon defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of HYDROCARBON
1826
HYDROCARBONS Defined for Kids
hydrocarbon
noun hy·dro·car·bon \ˌhī-drə-ˈkär-bən\
Definition of HYDROCARBON for Kids
: a substance containing only carbon and hydrogen
Medical Dictionary
hydrocarbon
noun hy·dro·car·bon \-ˈkär-bən\
Medical Definition of HYDROCARBON
: an organic compound (as acetylene, benzene, or butane) containing only carbon and hydrogen and often occurring in petroleum, natural gas, coal, and bitumens
Learn More About HYDROCARBON
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hydrocarbonatePrevious Word in the Dictionary: hydrocalumiteAll Words Near: hydrocarbon
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up hydrocarbon? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).