acetylene black

noun

A form of carbon black formed by the decomposition (but not by the burning) of acetylene. It is characterized by its high degree of crystalline orientation compared with other sources of carbon black.

Meanings

nounacetylene black (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of carbon black formed by the decomposition (but not by the burning) of acetylene. It is characterized by its high degree of crystalline orientation compared with other sources of carbon black.
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