butylene

noun

bu·​tyl·​ene ˈbyü-tə-ˌlēn 

: any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C₄H₈ of the ethylene series obtained usually by cracking petroleum

Examples of butylene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Glycerin, butylene glycol, and dimethicone help keep dry skin hydrated and smooth, too. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Oct. 2026

Six petrochemicals — ethylene, propylene, butylene, benzene, toluene and xylenes — are the major foundations of plastics and synthetic materials like nylon and polyesters, which manufacturers in turn use to design and deliver products. — Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

Six petrochemicals - ethylene, propylene, butylene, benzene, toluene and xylenes - are the major foundations of plastics and synthetic materials like nylon and polyesters, which manufacturers in turn use to design and deliver products. — CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

This concentrated treatment pairs barrier-supporting peptides with deep hydrators like glycerin, sorbitol, and butylene glycol to smooth roughness and revive skin that feels tight or depleted in winter. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for butylene

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• caesarean

Medical Definition

butylene

noun

bu·​tyl·​ene ˈbyüt-ᵊl-ˌēn 

: any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C₄H₈ of the ethylene series obtained usually by cracking petroleum