butene meaning

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butene (noun): any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers.

Definition of butene

  1. any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers

    Synonyms: butylene

    Type of: gas

    Kinds: isobutylene, polybutylene

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BU · words ending in NE · 6-letter words

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