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butanol

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbjuːtəˌnɒl/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(byo̅o̅t′n ôl′, -ol′)

bu•ta•nol (byo̅o̅t′n ôl′, -ol′),USA pronunciation n. [Chem.]

ChemistrySee butyl alcohol.

butane + -ol¹ 1890–95

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butanol /ˈbjuːtəˌnɒl/ n

a colourless substance existing in four isomeric forms. The three liquid isomers are used as solvents for resins, lacquers, etc, and in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C₄H₉OHAlso called: butyl alcohol

Etymology: 19th Century: from butan( e) + -ol¹

'butanol' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

butyl alcohol - fusel oil

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