isobutane

noun

iso·​bu·​tane ˌī-sō-ˈbyü-ˌtān How to pronounce isobutane (audio)
: a gaseous branched-chain hydrocarbon (CH3)3CH isomeric with normal butane that is used especially as a fuel

Examples of isobutane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All of the cooking systems components — isobutane fuel canister, titanium regulator, fuel-can stabilizer, and lighter — pack inside the .8-liter FluxRing cook pot. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023 Backcountry, Moosejaw Canister stoves might have the market corned on ease of use, but liquid-fuel white gas stoves like the WhisperLite offer the most versatility, especially internationally, where isobutane canisters are less available. Matt Jancer, Wired, 24 Nov. 2021 Comparing just the fuel types, propane is better suited for camping in colder climates than butane and isobutane. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023 The compact stove runs on isobutane-propane canisters, delivering 9,000 BTU, and is able to boil a liter of water in just a few minutes. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023 Until the past few years, it’s been virtually impossible to buy a full-sized refrigerator in the United States that uses climate-friendly refrigerants such as isobutane. Phil McKenna, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2021 Do not fly to rural Kyrgyzstan and expect to find isobutane canisters. Mike Thurber, Outside Online, 16 Aug. 2018 This is due to the rapid evaporation rates of the isobutane/propane mix. Mike Thurber, Outside Online, 16 Aug. 2018 But don’t worry — those little isobutane canisters for single-burner stoves will still be allowed. Sammy Rothstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022

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First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of isobutane was in 1876

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“Isobutane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isobutane. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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