/ Dictionary / Index A alkyne series: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: al'kyne se"ries Pronunciation: [key] — Chem. Chem. the homologous series of unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons containing one triple bond and having the general formula, CH, as acetylene, HC≡CH. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. alkyne all Related Content Daily Word Quiz: tenacious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language