Associations to the word «Butyl»

Wiktionary

BUTYL, noun. (organic chemistry) Either of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C4H9, formally derived from butane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
BUTYL, noun. A synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of isobutylene.
BUTYL ALCOHOL, noun. (organic compound) Any of four isomeric aliphatic alcohols derived from butane; butanol
BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, noun. Alternative form of butylmethoxydibenzoylmethane
BUTYL RUBBER, noun. A synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of isobutene and isoprene

Dictionary definition

BUTYL, noun. A hydrocarbon radical (C4H9).

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats