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butene

[ byoo-teen ]

noun

, Chemistry.


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 calledbutylene
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butene

/ byo̅o̅tēn′ /

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Origin of butene1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of butene1

C20: from but ( yl ) + -ene

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