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carbyne.

The trivalent radical R-C⋮ or any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈkɑɹ.bɪn/General-American/ˈkɑːbɪn/Received-Pronunciation
  1. The trivalent radical R-C⋮ or any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives.

  2. The linear carbon allotrope, composed of alternating (1) triple and single bonds [ ...–C≡C–C≡C–... ] or (2) double bonds [ ...=C=C=C=... ].

  3. Linear acetylenic carbon, a form of the linear carbon allotrope consisting of the form with alternating single- and triple-bonded carbons [ ...–C≡C–C≡C–... ].

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