Butene
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any of three isomeric hydrocarbon compounds with the formula C4H8, used primarily in the production of synthetic rubber and as a chemical feedstock.
“Butene is an important raw material in the petrochemical industry.”
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bu·tene
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Contains U and two E vowels, the -ENE ending is common in chemistry terms and worth recognising.
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Three vowels can help drain a vowel-heavy rack, an uncommon chemistry term worth learning for Scrabble.
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