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butanol

bu·ta·nol
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [byoot-n-awl, -ol]
    • /ˈbyut nˌɔl, -ˌɒl/
    • /bjˈuːtənˌɒl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Top questions with butanol

  • 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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