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butylene

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(byo̵̅o̅t′'l ēn′)

noun

any of four alkenes, including isobutylene, having the same formula, CH, but differing in properties and structure

Origin: butyl + -ene

See butylene in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of three gaseous isomeric ethylene hydrocarbons, C₄H₈, used principally in making synthetic rubbers.

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