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Vocabulary Entry
butylate
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To cause a butyl group to be introduced into a compound.
Example Sentences
"The chemist decided to butylate the compound to enhance its stability."
"During the experiment, they butylated several organic molecules."
"The process of butylating is crucial in creating more effective solvents."
N
noun
A chemical compound resulting from the introduction of a butyl group.
Example Sentences
"The solution contained a variety of butylates used in industrial applications."
"Researchers studied the properties of the newly synthesized butylate."
"The butylate is expected to improve the efficiency of the chemical reaction."