isobutylene

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isobutylene

(ˌaɪsəˈbjuːtɪˌliːn)
n
(Chemistry) chem a gas that is an isomer of butylene and which is used in the manufacture of butyl rubber. Formula: (CH3)2C=CH2
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i•so•bu•tyl•ene

(ˌaɪ səˈbyut lˌin)

n.
a colorless, very volatile liquid or flammable gas, C4H8, used chiefly in the manufacture of butyl rubber.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.isobutylene - used also in making gasoline components
butene, butylene - any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
butyl - a hydrocarbon radical (C4H9)
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This can later be used to produce isobutylene by dehydration, which eliminates the dependency on crude oil in rubber production.
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