butene

[ byoo-teen ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. butylene ( def 1 ).

butene

/ ˈbjuːtiːn /

noun

1. a pungent colourless gas existing in four isomeric forms, all of which are used in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C 4 H 8 Also calledbutylene

butene

/ byo̅o̅′tēn′ /

1. See butylene

Word History and Origins

Origin of butene¹

but(yl) + -ene

Word History and Origins

Origin of butene¹

C20: from but ( yl ) + -ene