English Explanatory Dictionary

butylene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of three isomeric aliphatic alkenes containing four carbon atoms and one double bond; their polymers are used as synthetic rubber.

Word forms

butylene butylenes

Etymology

From but- + -ylene.

Derived words

butyleneglycol butylene glycol
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