butylene

noun

bu·​tyl·​ene ˈbyü-tə-ˌlēn How to pronounce butylene (audio)
: any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8 of the ethylene series obtained usually by cracking petroleum

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In addition to the 2% salicylic acid, this liquid leave-on exfoliant has a refreshingly short list of ingredients, including moisturizing butylene glycol and calming green tea extract. Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 22 Apr. 2020

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First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of butylene was in 1851

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butylene

noun
bu·​tyl·​ene ˈbyüt-ᵊl-ˌēn How to pronounce butylene (audio)
: any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8 of the ethylene series obtained usually by cracking petroleum

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