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butadiene
[ byoo-tuh-dahy-een, -dahy-een ]
noun
- a colorless, flammable gas, C 4 H 6 , soluble in alcohol but not in water, usually derived from butane or butene: used chiefly in the manufacture of rubber and paint, and in organic synthesis.
butadiene
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noun
- a colourless easily liquefiable flammable gas that polymerizes readily and is used mainly in the manufacture of synthetic rubbers. Formula: CH 2 :CHCH:CH 2 Systematic namebuta-1,3-diene
butadiene
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- A colorless, highly flammable hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum and used to make synthetic rubber. Chemical formula: C 4 H 6 .
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of butadiene1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of butadiene1
Example Sentences
The largest North American processor of the petrochemicals butane and butadiene, plans to continue operations while it restructures, said Chief Executive Edward J. Dineen in a statement.
An investigation found that vapor formed at the base of a butadiene finishing tower and ignited, causing the explosions and fires.
TPC also said it will take “a number of years to rebuild†the Port Neches plant, which produced 1,3 butadiene used to make rubber.
Benzene, vinyl chloride, butadiene and other known human carcinogens were among the industrial toxic substances released into surrounding neighborhoods and waterways following Harvey’s torrential rains.
Workers were able to halt leaks of butane and butadiene, fire officials said.
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