butyl

noun

Meaning

Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C4H9, formally derived from butane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
A synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of isobutylene.

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Related words

mercaptan(English)catechol(English)phthalate(English)methacrylate(English)cyanoacrylate(English)isocyanide(English)acrylate(English)hydroperoxide(English)oxygenate(English)butanol(English)nitrite(English)copolymer(English)

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