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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A colourless, volatile, pungent liquid, C₄H₆. It is produced artificially.

Synonyms

All synonyms

but-2-ynedimethylacetylene

Etymology

Blend of crotonic + acetylene.

Related phrases

crotonic acid

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