noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The univalent hydrocarbon radical derived from isobutanol especially, in-compounds

Synonyms

All synonyms

tertiary butyl

Etymology

From isobut(anol) + -yl.

Related phrases

methyl isobutyl ketone

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