Meaning of butadiene in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌbjudəˈdaɪin/

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  1. Noun

    butadiene

    Etymology

    early 20th century: from butane+ di-+ -ene

    Definitions

    1. a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6

    Examples

    • « used in making synthetic rubbers »

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