Meaning
hydrocarbon
- an organic compound composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon, such as methane or petroleum
In a sentence
La transizione energetica mira a ridurre la dipendenza dagli idrocarburi.
The energy transition aims to reduce dependence on hydrocarbons.
Quali idrocarburi sono maggiormente responsabili dell'inquinamento atmosferico?
Which hydrocarbons are most responsible for atmospheric pollution?
Il metano è il più semplice tra tutti gli idrocarburi conosciuti.
Methane is the simplest among all known hydrocarbons.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| idrocarburo | masculine · singular |
| idrocarburi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used in environmental, scientific, and economic contexts, often in the plural (gli idrocarburi).