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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

  1. A synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of isobutylene.

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