butylbenzene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the isomeric hydrocarbons obtained by replacing one hydrogen atom of a benzene molecule with a butyl group; several of their derivatives are used as insecticides

Word forms

butylbenzene butylbenzenes

Etymology

From butyl + benzene.

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