† hydrocarburettedadj.
/hʌɪdrə(ʊ)ˈkɑːbjʊərɛtɪd/ Chemistry. Obsolete.
Formed by the combination of hydrogen and carbon.
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hydrocarbonous1804
hydrocarbonic1807
hydrocarburetted1809
hydrocarbonaceous1851
1809 Henry in Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 99 448 Hydro-carburetted gases, like ammonia, are separated by electrization into their elements.
1842 E. A. Parnell Elements Chem. Anal. (1845) 270 Analysis of Coal-Gas..The determination of the hydro-carburetted vapours may be accurately effected..by means of oil of vitriol.
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