butene

[ byoo-teen ]

nounChemistry.

Origin of butene

1

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British Dictionary definitions for butene

butene

/ (ˈbjuːtiːn) /


noun
  1. a pungent colourless gas existing in four isomeric forms, all of which are used in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C 4 H 8: Also called: butylene

Origin of butene

1
C20: from but (yl) + -ene

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Scientific definitions for butene

butene

[ byōōtēn′ ]


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