butyl

(byo̵̅o̅t'l)

noun

  1. any of the four monovalent organic radicals (, , , ) having the same formula, CH, but differing in properties and structure
  2. ☆ butyl rubber

Origin: < L butyrum, butter + -yl

See butyl in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A hydrocarbon radical, C4H9, with the structure of butane and valence 1.

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