hydrocarbonaceousadj.
/ˌhʌɪdrəʊkɑːbəˈneɪʃəs/ Chemistry.
Pertaining to, of the nature of, or containing a hydrocarbon.
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hydrocarbonous1804
hydrocarbonic1807
hydrocarburetted1809
hydrocarbonaceous1851
1851 Official Descriptive & Illustr. Catal. Great Exhib. I. 144 The tar yields..paraffine..light hydro-carbonaceous oil.
1874 tr. E. Lommel Nature of Light (ed. 4) 5 In order to obtain the highest illuminating power of a flame in which hydro-carbonaceous compounds are undergoing combustion, the regulation of the supply of air is essential.
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