Found 2 items, similar to hydrocarbon.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: hydrocarbon hydrocarbon n : an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
English → English (gcide) Definition: Hydrocarbon Hydrocarbon \Hy`dro*car"bon\, n. [Hydro-, 2 + carbon.] (Chem.) A compound containing only hydrogen and carbon, as methane, benzene, etc.; also, by extension, any of their derivatives. [1913 Webster] Hydrocarbon burner, furnace, stove, a burner, furnace, or stove with which liquid fuel, as petroleum, is used. [1913 Webster]