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- [byoot-n-awl, -ol]
- /ˈbyut nˌɔl, -ˌɒl/
- /bjˈuːtənˌɒl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [byoot-n-awl, -ol]
- /ˈbyut nˌɔl, -ˌɒl/
Definitions of butanol word
- noun butanol 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: C4H9OH 3
- noun butanol butyl alcohol 3
- noun butanol butyl alcohol. 1
- noun butanol butanol that is made from fossil fuels (petrobutanol) or from certain plants or algae (biobutanol) and which is used as an alternative to gasoline. 1
- noun butanol (organic chemistry) Any of four isomeric aliphatic alcohols, C4H9-OH. 0
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Origin of butanol
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; butane + -ol1
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Parts of speech for Butanol
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butanol popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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- what is the molar mass of 1 butanol?
- what is the formula mass of butanol c4h9oh?
- how is butanol made?
- what is butanol used for?
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