octyne en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɒktaɪn/
- (Southern-England) audio
- ŏk'tīn
Etymology
From oct- + -yne.
Meanings
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Any of many isomeric alkynes having eight carbon atoms and one triple bond
This slightly gloomy style of masculine has its origins in Dior's great Fahrenheit, now unfortunately hobbled by European Union restrictions on octyne esters.
2010, Luca Turin, Tania Sanchez, “Chamade pour Homme”, in Perfumes: The A–Z Guide, Profile Books, →ISBN, page 115:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| octynes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |