Hidrokarbon

hydrocarbonnoun

Alternative meanings

A chemical compound made mainly of hydrogen and carbon, found in substances such as oil, natural gas, and fuels.

Pronunciation

hy-dro-KAR-bon

Root and affixes

A technical loanword adapted from hydrocarbon. It has no affixes in this basic form.

Variants or conjugations

hidrokarbon = hydrocarbon; petrolyo = oil/petroleum; natural nga gas = natural gas.

Related words and expressions

kemikal = chemical; karbon = carbon; hidrohino = hydrogen; sugnod = fuel.

Meaning and usage notes

Used in scientific, energy, environmental, or industrial contexts. For general audiences, explain that it includes substances like oil and gas.