butylate

American

[byoot-l-eyt] / ˈbyut lˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

butylated, butylating

to introduce one or more butyl groups into (a compound).

butylate Scientific

/ byo̅o̅t′l-āt′ /

To bring a butyl group into a compound.

Other Word Forms

butylation noun

Etymology

Origin of butylate

butyl + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

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The ban applies to Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2 and Green No. 3 along with the preservatives butylated hydroxyanisole and propylparaben.

From Salon

The Kellogg product is made of five ingredients, including the preservative butylated hydroxytoluene and gelatin, and has eight added vitamins.

From New York Times

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