: either of two isomeric flammable gaseous alkanes C4H10 obtained usually from petroleum or natural gas and used as fuels
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During pyrolysis, the plastic polymers are broken down into smaller molecules, resulting in the production of liquid oil, fuel source gases such as methane, propane and butane, and char.
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Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
Authorities acknowledge that thin-walled canisters containing butane are a concern for more potential explosions, particularly when trying to move the structural steel.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
The cottages had thatched roofs, open-air layouts and no electricity, just butane lamps.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As the team says, this will get you almost 50 10-ounce (280-g) steaks cooked with one 16-ounce (450 g) propane gas supply (it can also be fueled by butane).
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Kaplitz, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2025
Authorities acknowledge that thin-walled canisters containing butane are a concern for more potential explosions, particularly when trying to move the structural steel.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
The cottages had thatched roofs, open-air layouts and no electricity, just butane lamps.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
As the team says, this will get you almost 50 10-ounce (280-g) steaks cooked with one 16-ounce (450 g) propane gas supply (it can also be fueled by butane).
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Butane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butane. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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butane
noun
bu·tane
ˈbyü-ˌtān 
: either of two flammable gases that are hydrocarbons obtained usually from petroleum or natural gas and used especially as a fuel
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butane
noun
bu·tane
ˈbyü-ˌtān
: either of two isomeric flammable gaseous alkanes C4H10 obtained usually from petroleum or natural gas and used as fuels
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