Butyl
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbjuːtɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Butyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₄H₉, formally derived from butane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₄H₉, formally derived from butane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
More Meanings
- A synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of isobutylene.
Word Forms
- butyls
Related Words
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