butanol

noun

bu·ta·nol ˈbyü-tə-ˌnȯl

-ˌnōl

: either of two flammable isomeric alcohols C₄H₉OH derived from straight-chain butane

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of butanol was in 1894

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“Butanol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butanol. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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butanol

noun

bu·ta·nol ˈbyüt-ᵊn-ˌȯl, -ˌōl

: either of two butyl alcohols C₄H₁₀O derived from normal butane

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