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bu·tyl
(byo͞ot′l)adj.
Relating to or being a hydrocarbon unit, C4H9, that can occur as a substituent in an organic compound or as an ion or radical.
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butyl
(ˈbjuːˌtaɪl; -tɪl)n
(Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing any of four isomeric forms of the group C4H9–: butyl rubber.
[C19: from but(yric acid) + -yl]
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bu•tyl
(ˈbyu tɪl, ˈbyut l)n.
any of four univalent isomeric groups with the formula C4H9.
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Noun | 1. | butyl - a hydrocarbon radical (C4H9) chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule isobutylene - used also in making gasoline components |
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