Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. Plural form of hydrocarbon.
Examples
“Probably the most useful means of classifying hydrocarbons is with respect to their clinical effects.”
“At a recent conference here on the Arctic, he surprised visiting scientists by supporting research into theories that burning hydrocarbons is causing a dangerous build up of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”
Voice of America: Russians Take Another Look at Global Warming
“A complication from aspirating hydrocarbons is chemical pneumonia.”
“You make some valid points concerning the persistance of the long chain hydrocarbons from decades ago.”
Is it safe to eat fish especially catfish from farm ponds that hold runoff from crop fields?
“But all the hydrogen on Earth, except that in hydrocarbons, has already been oxidized, so none of it is available as fuel.”
“These liquids feature very low vapour pressure and virtual non-solubility in hydrocarbons, paving the way for a biphasic catalysis.”
“One of Mexico's proposals allows for financial compensation in the event that either country extracts hydrocarbons from the other's reserves.”
“For the government of President Morales, hydrocarbons is a fundamental topic, in particular the industrialisation of natural gas," Carlos Villegas, an economic adviser to Mr Morales, said in Beijing.”
Dru Blood - I believe in the inherent goodness of all beings: News & Opinion Blogging, Jan 9, 2006
“While the recycling of carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons is a highly energy demanding process some applications, i.e. solar power related applications, may not be overly concerned with this high energy input requirement.”
Hydrocarbons for the 21st Century - The Work of the Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute
“They had been identified as hydrocarbons, which is just a highbrow name for grease.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘hydrocarbons’.
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ENVI - general
abatement potential, adiabatic process, afforestation, albedo, alkene, anthropic activity, anthropogenic dis..., anthropogenic for..., anthropogenic, of..., olefin, atmospheric conve..., atmospheric tides and 229 more...
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IMCO - EU nomenclature
includes words of the "Prodcom list"
abaca, abdominal, abrasive, absorbent, absorber, accelerator, accessory, account book, accumulator, acebutolol, acetaldehyde, acetamide and 4515 more...
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ITRE - energy - fossil
coal and hydrocarbons (oil, gas) from fossil sources
fossil oil, gas condensate, heavy fuel oil, hydrocarbons, liquefied petrole..., marine gas, Nabucco pipeline, oil field, oil rig, oil shale, olefin, petroleum coke and 3 more...
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