Butyne

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Either of two isomeric acetylenes containing four carbon atoms and a triple bond, with the empirical formula (C₄H₆)

Synonyms

All synonyms
methylpropynyl

Etymology

From but- + -yne.

Related phrases

triple bond

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