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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

butanol

/ˈbjuːtənɔːl/ noun · British & US
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What does butanol mean?

noun

A colorless, flammable liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of butyl rubber and other chemicals.

Example

"The chemist used butanol to dissolve the stubborn stain on the lab equipment."

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