butane

butane definition - medical

bu·tane (byo͞oˈtānˌ)

noun
Either of two isomers of a gaseous hydrocarbon produced synthetically from petroleum and used as a refrigerant, as a aerosol propellant, and in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.

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