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isobutylene

/ɪˈsoʊbjuːtɪliːn/ noun · British & US
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What does isobutylene mean?

noun

A colorless, flammable, and highly reactive hydrocarbon gas used as a raw material in the production of butyl rubber and other chemicals.

Example

"The chemical plant used isobutylene to manufacture a new type of synthetic rubber."

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