"n-butane" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɛnˈbjuːteɪn/
Etymology: From n- + butane. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|n|butane}} n- + butane Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=n-butane}} n-butane (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₃). Wikipedia link: n-butane Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: butane Related terms: butane, cyclobutane, isobutane Translations (hydrocarbon CH3(CH2)2CH3): n-butane [masculine] (French)
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