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butanol
[ byoot-n-awl, -ol ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- butanol that is made from fossil fuels petrobutanol or from certain plants or algae biobutanol, and which is used as an alternative to gasoline.
butanol
/ ˈbjuːtəˌnɒl /
noun
- a colourless substance existing in four isomeric forms. The three liquid isomers are used as solvents for resins, lacquers, etc, and in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C 4 H 9 OH Also calledbutyl alcohol
butanol
/ byo̅o̅′tə-nôl′,-nōl′,nŏl′ /
- Either of the two butyl alcohols that are derived from butane and have a straight chain of carbon atoms. Butanols are used as solvents and in organic synthesis. Chemical formula: C 4 H 10 O.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of butanol1
C19: from butan ( e ) + -ol 1
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