butanol
noun
bu·ta·nol
ˈbyü-tə-ˌnȯl 
-ˌnōl
: either of two flammable isomeric alcohols C4H9OH derived from straight-chain butane
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Sugar fermentation makes the conversion from leftovers to butanol possible, and researchers say cars could use the fuel without modifying their engines by using a mixture of butanol and gasoline.
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Joseph Calamia, Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2010
Adding electricity resulted in a process that is not only repeatable, but can also generate complex alcohol molecules such as ethanol and butanol.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2014
Joseph Calamia, Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2010
Adding electricity resulted in a process that is not only repeatable, but can also generate complex alcohol molecules such as ethanol and butanol.
—IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2014
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1894, in the meaning defined above
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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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