isobutane

noun

iso·bu·tane ˌī-sō-ˈbyü-ˌtān

: 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 Chemicals like butane, isobutane, and propane are often used as propellants to help spray the oil from the can. —

Audrey Noble, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024 The best camp stoves for winter camping will offer great wind resistance as well as fuel that won’t freeze, like white gas or isobutane (a mix of propane and isobutane). —

Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for isobutane

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