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butylene

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

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butylene

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.

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butylene

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

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