bu·tyl (by t l)n. A hydrocarbon radical, C4H9, with the structure of butane and valence 1. |
butyl [ˈbjuːˌtaɪl -tɪl]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing any of four isomeric forms of the group C4H9- butyl rubber
[from but(yric acid) + -yl]
| butyl (bytl) The radical C4H9, derived from butane. |
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| Noun | 1. | butyl - a hydrocarbon radical (C4H9) chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule isobutylene - used also in making gasoline components |
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