"butyllithium" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: butyllithiums [plural]
Etymology: From butyl + lithium. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|butyl|lithium}} butyl + lithium Head templates: {{en-noun}} butyllithium (plural butyllithiums)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric organolithium reagents used in chemical synthesis. Categories (topical): Lithium, Organic compounds

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