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Definition of butane in English: butanenounˈbjuːteɪnˈbjuˌteɪn mass nounChemistry A flammable hydrocarbon gas of the alkane series, present in petroleum and natural gas. It is used in bottled form as a fuel. Chemical formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ See also isobutane Example sentencesExamples - He filmed them apparently putting butane gas into a bottle and setting fire to it.
- Sgt Tim Bright, of York police, warned: ‘Solvents and butane can and do kill young people the first time they try them.’
- The remaining butane and methane are recycled and reused to fuel the process.
- Mr Edwards explained that deodorants and other aerosols contain propellants, like butane, to dry the particles.
- Sudden sniffing death is particularly associated with abuse of butane, propane and chemicals in aerosols.
Origin Late 19th century: from butyl + -ane2. Definition of butane in US English: butanenounˈbyo͞oˌtānˈbjuˌteɪn Chemistry A flammable hydrocarbon gas that is a constituent of petroleum and is used in bottled form as a fuel. It is a member of the alkane series. Chemical formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ See also isobutane Example sentencesExamples - Sgt Tim Bright, of York police, warned: ‘Solvents and butane can and do kill young people the first time they try them.’
- Mr Edwards explained that deodorants and other aerosols contain propellants, like butane, to dry the particles.
- Sudden sniffing death is particularly associated with abuse of butane, propane and chemicals in aerosols.
- The remaining butane and methane are recycled and reused to fuel the process.
- He filmed them apparently putting butane gas into a bottle and setting fire to it.
Origin Late 19th century: from butyl + -ane. |