English Explanatory Dictionary

butanedione

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The simplest diketone CH₃-CO-CO-CH₃, used as an aroma agent; and derivative of this compound

Word forms

butanedione butanediones

Etymology

From butane + dione.

Synonyms

diacetyl

Related words

popcorn lung artificial butter flavor
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