carbohydrogen

[kahr-boh-hahy-druh-juhn]

carbohydrogen Definition

any of a class of organic compounds composed only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

Using carbohydrogen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "carbohydrogen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Methane is the simplest carbohydrogen.

  • Example

    Gasoline is a mixture of various carbohydrogens.

📌

Summary: carbohydrogen in Brief

The term 'carbohydrogen' [kahr-boh-hahy-druh-juhn] refers to a class of organic compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms. Examples of carbohydrogens include methane and gasoline.