butyl

noun

bu·tyl | \ ˈbyü-tᵊl

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Definition of butyl

: any of four isomeric alkyl radicals C₄H₉− derived from butane

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Recent Examples on the Web Instead, opt for eliminator drop cloths, which are made of heavyweight, leak-resistant butyl and won’t slide. — Washington Post, "How to make that DIY paint job look more professional," 23 Feb. 2021 The board voted 4-0 to implement a reduced rate increase by taking $150,000 from a fund reserved for cleaning water that has been contaminated by methyl tert-butyl ether, or MTBE, a volatile organic compound. — Alejandra Reyes-velarde, latimes.com, "Crescenta Valley Water District implements lower rate increase than proposed," 28 June 2018 Alpha-tocopherol, pyridoxal phosphate, pantothenic acid, tyrosine tryptophan, butyl butanoate, phloretin xyloglucoside, ethyl hexanoate. — Eric Spitznagel, Bon Appetit, "This Company Is Making Chocolate Bars Out of Algae," 21 July 2017 Butyl urea slows the formation of those H-bonds, preventing curl. — Patrick Di Justo, WIRED, "What’s Inside: Inkjet Cartridges," 26 Apr. 2011

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“Butyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butyl. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.

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butyl

noun

bu·tyl | \ ˈbyüt-ᵊl

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Medical Definition of butyl

: any of four isomeric monovalent radicals C₄H₉ derived from butanes

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