Butane
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A flammable hydrocarbon gas found in natural gas, widely used as a portable fuel and in the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
“The camping stove ran on a small pressurised canister of butane.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbjuːteɪn/
Syllables
bu·tane
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Wordle
Contains three vowels U, A, E, the -ANE ending is shared with other hydrocarbon names like METHANE.
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Three vowels help balance a vowel-heavy rack, no premium tiles but a clean six-letter play.
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