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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An unsaturated hydrocarbon, CH₂=CH-CH=CH₂; it is obtained from petroleum and is used in the preparation of the synthetic rubber polybutadiene. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers wordnet

Related phrases

2-methyl-1,3-butadieneacrylonitrile butadiene styrenestyrene-butadiene-styrene

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