hydrocarbon
noun/ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑːbən/
/ˌhaɪdrəˈkɑːrbən/
(chemistry)- a chemical made up of hydrogen and carbon only. There are many different hydrocarbons found in petrol, coal and natural gas.
- a cut in hydrocarbon emissions from motor vehicles
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