butane

[US]/'bjuːteɪn/
[UK]/'bjʊten/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. [Chemistry] a hydrocarbon compound with the formula C4H10.

Example Sentences

Butane is commonly used as a fuel for cigarette lighters.

Some lighters are refillable with butane gas.

Butane can be used as a propellant in aerosol sprays.

Butane is a hydrocarbon with the formula C4H10.

Many portable stoves use butane canisters for cooking.

Butane is also used in the production of synthetic rubber.

Butane is a colorless gas at room temperature.

Butane is highly flammable and should be handled with care.

Butane torches are commonly used for culinary purposes like caramelizing sugar.

Butane is often used as a refrigerant in household refrigerators.

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