butylate

[ byoot-l-eyt ]

verb (used with object)

, bu·tyl·at·ed, bu·tyl·at·ing.

1. to introduce one or more butyl groups into (a compound).

butylate

/ byo̅o̅t′l-āt′ /

1. To bring a butyl group into a compound.

Other Words From

• butyl·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of butylate¹

butyl + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

The Kellogg product is made of five ingredients, including the preservative butylated hydroxytoluene and gelatin, and has eight added vitamins.

From New York Times