isobutane

i·so·bu·tane

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahy-suh-byoo-teyn, -byoo-teyn]
- /ˌaɪ səˈbyu teɪn, -byuˈteɪn/
- /ˈaɪsəbjˌuːteɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-suh-byoo-teyn, -byoo-teyn]
- /ˌaɪ səˈbyu teɪn, -byuˈteɪn/

Definitions of isobutane word

noun isobutane a colorless, flammable gas, C 4 H 10 , used as a fuel, as a refrigerant, and in the manufacture of gasoline by alkylation. 1
noun isobutane A gaseous hydrocarbon isomeric with butane. 1
noun isobutane a colourless gaseous hydrocarbon that is an isomer of butane and which is used as a fuel and a refrigerant. Formula: (CH3)3CH 0
noun isobutane (organic chemistry) A hydrocarbon, a particular isomer of C4H10 found in natural gas. 0

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Origin of isobutane

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; iso- + butane

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Parts of speech for Isobutane

noun

adjective

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isobutane popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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