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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

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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.
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