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butadiene
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bu·ta·di·ene  (byt-dn, -d-n)
n.
A colorless, highly flammable hydrocarbon, C4H6, obtained from petroleum and used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
[buta(ne) + di- + -ene.]
butadiene [ˌbjuːtəˈdaɪiːn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a colourless easily liquefiable flammable gas that polymerizes readily and is used mainly in the manufacture of synthetic rubbers. Formula: CH2:CHCH:CH2 Systematic name buta-1,3-diene
[from buta(ne) + di-1 + -ene]
butadiene  (byt-dn)
A colorless, highly flammable hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum and used to make synthetic rubber. Chemical formula: C4H6.
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Noun1.butadiene - a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers
hydrocarbon - an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
chloroprene - derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization
buna, buna rubber - made by polymerizing butadiene
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