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Vocabulary Entry
butylene
|noun
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noun
A colorless, flammable gas or liquid used as a building block in organic synthesis and in the production of plastics and synthetic rubber.
Example Sentences
"Butylene is an important raw material in the manufacture of various chemicals."
"The chemical properties of butylene make it useful in the production of polymers."
"Safety measures are essential when handling butylene due to its flammability."