noun
- Plural of acetylide; chemical compounds formed by the reaction of acetylene with metals or metal salts, containing the C≡C triple bond.
Usage: chemistry; technical term
Examples
- Acetylides are important intermediates in organic synthesis.
- Copper acetylides are commonly used in laboratory reactions.
- The stability of acetylides varies depending on the metal involved.
- Acetylides can be prepared by passing acetylene gas through metal salt solutions.
- Some acetylides are explosive and require careful handling.