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butyl Definition

bu·tyl (byo̵̅o̅t′'l)

noun

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

Etymology: < L butyrum, butter + -yl

butyl Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nitrite: However, as street drugs, the alkyl nitrites ( usually butyl nitrite ) come in small bottles with screw or plug tops.
  • ether: Allowing ETBE to qualify for the federal tax subsidies reduces the growth of MTBE ( methyl tertiary butyl ether ), its main competitor.
  • putty: By Stephen Richard on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 - 10:33 pm: Tony, I have never tried brushing butyl putty.
  • liner: It will have a butyl liner placed on a layer of sand to protect the liner from stones.
  • rubber: This cradle is attached with a butyl rubber strap that seems to be far too long for the need.
  • pond: Second, those spreading roots will surely find their way into the side of your butyl pond liner.