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bu•tyl•ene
Pronunciation: (byOOt'l-ēn"), [key] Chem.
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n.
Also,butene.any of three isomeric, gaseous hydrocarbons having the formula C
4H
8, of the alkene series.
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adj.
containing the butylene group.
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