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Answer for the clue "Any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8 ", 8 letters:
butylene

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Word definitions for butylene in dictionaries

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers [syn: butene ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context organic compound English) Any of three isomeric aliphatic alkenes containing four carbon atoms and one double bond; their polymers are used as synthetic rubber.

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
butene \butene\ n. any of three isomeric singly unsaturated hydrocarbons C4H8 ; all are used in making synthetic rubbers; -- called also butylene .

Usage examples of butylene.

Well, we can make butadiene from alcohol, or from petroleum ingredients like butane or butylene.