An organic compound composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon. All hydrocarbons have a carbon backbone with atoms of hydrogen attached to that backbone.

A substance made of only hydrogen and carbon. Examples of hydrocarbons are coal, petroleum, natural gas and tar. They are used as energy sources. Being exposed to hydrocarbons may increase the risk of [..]

Organic compound composed primarily of hydrogen and carbon atoms. An example of a hydrocarbon is methane (CH4).

A naturally occurring organic compound comprising hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons can be as simple as methane [CH4], but many are highly complex molecules, and can occur as gases, liquids or solids. [..]

[L. hydro, water + carbo, charcoal] An organic molecule consisting only of carbon and hydrogen.

  An organic chemical compound of hydrogen and carbon in the gaseous, liquid, or solid phase. The molecular structure of hydrocarbon compounds varies from the simplest (methane, a constituent of natur [..]

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon. The simplest hydrocarbons are the alkanes.

"compound of hydrogen and carbon," 1800, from hydrogen + carbon. Related: Hydrocarbonaceous; hydrocarbonous (1788).

In the direction of the working face.

chemical compound made entirely of the elements hydrogen and carbon.

A molecule made up of carbon atoms bonded to each other and of hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atoms. Typically, very hydrophobic. Example, butane: CH3

organic compound composed primarily of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Petroleum, natural gas, coal, and methane are examples.

  Compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms.

A compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon. May exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas. The term is mainly used in a catch-all sense for oil, gas and condensate.

An organic compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons exist as solids, liquids and gases.

A molecule that contains both carbon and hydrogen atoms.

A compound of hydrogen and carbon of which petroleum products are typically examples. Petroleum oils are generally grouped into two parts: Naphthenics possess a high proportion of unsaturated cyclic m [..]

Organic compounds that are built of carbon

A compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon. May exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas. The term is mainly used in a catch-all sense for oil, gas and condensate.

(n) an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen

Compound composed of hydrogen and carbon (Lesson 12)

(n.) Any of a diverse group of organic compounds composed of hydrogen and carbon.

An organic chemical compound made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms arranged in chains or rings.

an organic molecule containing hydrogen and carbon; the major components of petroleum.

A petroleum product consisting of hydrogen and carbon.

An organic chemical compound of hydrogen and carbon in the gaseous, liquid, or solid phase. The molecular structure of hydrocarbon compounds varies from the simplest (methane, a constituent of natural [..]

Organic compound consisting of carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the principal constituents of crude oil, natural gas and petroleum products.

a chemical compound of hydrogen and carbon.

A molecule comprised of atoms of carbon and hydrogen, i.e. a molecule of methane, CH4.

An organic compound made of the elements hydrogen and carbon. Examples: methane CH4, propane C3H8.

a chemical compound containing only hydrogen and carbon; the largest source of hydrocarbons comes from petroleum crude oil.

a compound composed only of hydrogen and carbon. The major component of fossil fuels.

Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry Hydrocarbon: A molecule composed only of hydrogen and carbon. Butane An aliphatic hydrocarbon    Benzene An aromatic hydrocarbon    Methanol Not a hydrocarbon [..]

A molecule comprised solely of carbon and hydrogen. The simplest example is Methane.

Chemicals that consist entirely of hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons contribute to air pollution problems like smog.

Compounds containing various combinations of hydrogen and carbon atoms. They may be emitted into the air by natural sources (e.g. trees) and as a result of fossil and vegetative fuel combustion, fuel volatilization, and solvent use. Hydrocarbons are a major contributor to smog. Their historical storage and use in liquid form can cause contamination [..]

An organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen and often occurring in petroleum, natural gas and coal.

Extracts from petroleum such as gasoline, lubricating oils, solvents, etc.

Any chemical compound containing only hydrogen and carbon. We have been unable to determine where the word comes from.

A chemical containing only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are of prime economic importance because they encompass the constituents of the major fossil fuels, petroleum and natural gas, as well as p [..]

An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen.

Organic compound composed primarily of hydrogen and carbon atoms. An example of a hydrocarbon is methane (CH4).

A group of compounds that consist solely of the elements carbon and hydrogen.

Organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.

A hydrocarbon is a chemical compound in which each molecule consists of a backbone of carbon atoms bound to one another, with hydrogen atoms bound to each carbon atom. Methane, hexane, octane, and ben [..]

Any of a large number of compounds containing various combinations of hydrogen and carbon atoms. They may be emitted into the air as a result of fossil fuel combustion, fuel volatilization and solvent use, and are a major contributor to smog. (Also see ROG).

An organic compound that contains both carbon and hydrogen in its molecular structure.

A chemical compound containing only molecules of carbon and hydrogen.

An organic compound that contains both carbon and hydrogen in its molecular structure.

any of a vast number of compounds containing carbon and hydrogen in various combinations; found especially in fossil fuels. Some of the hydrocarbon compounds are major air pollutants; they may be acti [..]

A group of organic compounds that consist of only hydrogen (H) and carbon (C) atoms and are involved in energy production. They may be cyclic or non-cyclic compounds. They may have double bonds, single bonds or both with carbon forming the backbone.

Organic compound made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Heavier fossil fuels, such as coal, have a large ratio of carbon to hydrogen, while natural gas (methane) is the lightest hydrocarbon, with one atom of carbon and four atoms of hydrogen (CH4). Natural gas liquids are heavier than methane but lighter than crude oil. Crude oil is a complex of man [..]

Any organic compound, gaseous, liquid, or solid, consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen.

A compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon. May exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas. The term is mainly used in a catch-all sense for oil, gas and condensate.   

Any compound or mix of compounds, solid, liquid or gas, comprised of carbon and hydrogen (e.g., coal, crude oil, and natural gas).

A chemical compound of carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons are the main parts of petroleum and natural gas.

A compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon. It may exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas. The term is mainly used in a catch-all sense for oil, gas and condensate.

Any of a class of compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon, as an alkane, methane, CH4, an alkene, ethylene, C2H4, an alkyne, acetylene, C2H2, or an aromatic compound, benzene, C6H6.

An organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons often occur in petroleum products, natural gas, and coals.

A compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon. It may exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas. The term is mainly used in a catch-all sense for oil, gas and condensate. Integrated company

a compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon.  May exist as a solid, a liquid or a gas.  The term describes any combination of oil, gas and/or condensate

Chemicals made up of hydrogen and carbon, such as methane.

An organic chemical compound of hydrogen and carbon in the gaseous, liquid, or solid phase. The molecular structure of hydrocarbon compounds varies from the simplest (methane, a constituent of natural [..]

a compound containing only hydrogen and carbon. The simplest hydrocarbons are gases at ordinary temperatures; but with increasing molecular weight, they change to the liquid form and, finally, to the solid state. They form the principal constituents of petroleum.

broad descriptor pertaining to organic chemicals and are characterized by various carbon and hydrogen molecular structures. Common term used to describe petrochemicals.

An organic compound composed of hydrogen and carbon that makes up the majority of petroleum and which is refined to make fuels.

An organic compound containing only the elements hydrogen and carbon. Oil and natural gas are examples of hydrocarbon.

An organic compound made of carbon and hydrogen, found in coal, crude oil, natural gas and plant life.

An organic chemical compound containing only a hydrogen and carbon atom. These compounds form the basis of all petroleum products. Hydrocarbons can be liquid, solid, or gaseous.

A compound that contains only hydrogen and carbon atoms. Natural gas is a mixture of hydrocarbons.

Chemical compound containing hydrogen and carbon used as a fuel, e.g., petroleum, methane, butane

an organic compound made of carbon and hydrogen atoms used as sources of energy, including natural gas, coal, and crude oil.

An organic compound that consists exclusively of the elements carbon and hydrogen. Generally, the term hydrocarbon is used for the chemicals that are derived from natural gas, oil and coal.

Chemical compounds composed only of carbon and hydrogen.

Organic compounds which contain only carbon and hydrogen.

An organic chemical compound of hydrogen and carbon in either gaseous, liquid, or solid phase. The molecular structure of hydrocarbon compounds varies from the simple (eg, methane, a constituent of na [..]

(organic chemistry) A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

An organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen. Hydrocarbons often occur in petroleum products, natural gas, and coals.