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bu·tane \ˈbyüˌtān, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary but- + -ane : either of two isomeric flammable easily liquefiable gaseous paraffin hydrocarbons C4H10 obtained usually from petroleum or natural gas and occurring in gasoline and in liquefied petroleum gas: a. : the normal compound CH3CH2CH2CH3 used chiefly in making butadiene and as a fuel gas — called also n-butane, normal butane b. : isobutane |