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butene

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bu·tene  (bytn)
n.
Any of several forms of butylene.
butene [ˈbjuːtiːn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a pungent colourless gas existing in four isomeric forms, all of which are used in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C4H8 Also called butylene
[from but(yl) + -ene]
butene  (bytn)
See butylene.
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Noun1.butene - any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
butylene
isobutylene - used also in making gasoline components
polybutene, polybutylene - a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber
gas - a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
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In addition to the ethane cracker, the expansion includes the construction of second-generation Borstar polypropylene and polyethylene units, a low density polyethylene unit and a butene unit, as well as related off-site utilities and marine facilities.
Deals signed for Borouge-3 by Gulf Industry
In addition to the ethane cracker, the expansion includes the construction of second generation BorstarA polypropylene and polyethylene units, a low density polyethylene unit and a Butene unit, as well as related off-site utilities and marine facilities," he noted.
Borouge awards $1.1bn ethane cracker contract by TradeArabia (Manama, Bahrain)
In addition to the ethane cracker, the expansion includes the construction of polypropylene and polyethylene units, a low density polyethylene unit and a butene unit, as well as related offsite utilities and marine facilities.
Linde gets $1b Borouge deal by Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
 
 
 
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