Butylene

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of three isomeric aliphatic alkenes containing four carbon atoms and one double bond; their polymers are used as synthetic rubber.
  2. 2
    any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
butene

Etymology

From but- + -ylene.

Related phrases

butylene glycoldouble bond

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