butadiene

(byo̵̅o̅t′ə dī′ēn, -dī ēn′)

noun

a highly reactive hydrocarbon, HC:CHHC:CH, obtained from petroleum and used to make synthetic rubbers and resins

Origin: < butane + di- + -ene

See butadiene in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A colorless, highly flammable hydrocarbon, C₄H₆, obtained from petroleum and used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.

Origin:

Origin: buta(ne)

Origin: + di-¹

Origin: + -ene

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