butanol

(byo̵̅o̅tə nôl′, -nōl′)

noun

butyl alcohol

Origin: < butane + -ol

See butanol in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Either of two butyl alcohols derived from butane and used as solvents and in organic synthesis.

Origin:

Origin: butan(e)

Origin: + -ol1

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