hydrocarbon

Yalnızca hidrojen ve karbon atomları içeren bir bileşik

A compound containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms, such as methane or benzene.

• Fossil fuels are primarily composed of hydrocarbons.
• Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon with one carbon atom.
• The refinery processes crude oil into various hydrocarbon products.
• Climate scientists warn that continued hydrocarbon combustion will accelerate global warming beyond reversible thresholds.
• The chemical engineer developed a catalyst that efficiently breaks down complex hydrocarbon molecules into simpler components.
• Marine pollution from hydrocarbon spills poses severe threats to coastal ecosystems and fisheries worldwide.