Butanes
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of butane, referring to the colourless flammable gases that occur in natural gas and are used in fuel and chemical manufacturing.
“Different isomeric butanes are used in the production of synthetic fuel.”
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alkaneshydrocarbonsfuel gases
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Ends in -ANES, U, A, E as vowels, a scientific and chemical term
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Three vowels, no high-value tiles, ends in -ES which hooks, modest Scrabble play
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