butadiene

American  

[byoo-tuh-dahy-een, -dahy-een] / ˌbyu təˈdaɪ in, -daɪˈin /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a colorless, flammable gas, C 4 H 6 , soluble in alcohol but not in water, usually derived from butane or butene: used chiefly in the manufacture of rubber and paint, and in organic synthesis.

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butadiene British  

/ ˌbjuːtəˈdaɪiːn /

noun

1. Systematic name: buta-1,3-diene.  a colourless easily liquefiable flammable gas that polymerizes readily and is used mainly in the manufacture of synthetic rubbers. Formula: CH 2 :CHCH:CH 2

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butadiene Scientific  

/ byo̅o̅′tə-dī′ēn′ /

1. A colorless, highly flammable hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum and used to make synthetic rubber. Chemical formula: C ₄ H ₆ .

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Etymology

Origin of butadiene

First recorded in 1895–1900; buta(ne) + di- ¹ + -ene

Example Sentences

It manufactured butadiene, a chemical needed to make artificial rubber, because the world’s natural rubber supply was mostly in the hands of the enemy.

From Los Angeles Times

Tight nitrile butadiene rubber supply as well as rising nitrile and natural rubber prices may weigh on sales volumes, but flexible production could allow a shift toward natural rubber gloves.

From The Wall Street Journal

The largest North American processor of the petrochemicals butane and butadiene, plans to continue operations while it restructures, said Chief Executive Edward J. Dineen in a statement.

From Reuters

An investigation found that vapor formed at the base of a butadiene finishing tower and ignited, causing the explosions and fires.

From Seattle Times

TPC also said it will take “a number of years to rebuild” the Port Neches plant, which produced 1,3 butadiene used to make rubber.

From Reuters