Definition of butane in English:

butane

nounˈbjuːteɪnˈbjuˌteɪn

mass nounChemistry

A flammable hydrocarbon gas of the alkane series, present in petroleum and natural gas. It is used in bottled form as a fuel.
〔化〕丁烷。参见ISOBUTANE
Chemical formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃
See also isobutane
Example sentencesExamples
- He filmed them apparently putting butane gas into a bottle and setting fire to it.
- Sgt Tim Bright, of York police, warned: ‘Solvents and butane can and do kill young people the first time they try them.’
- The remaining butane and methane are recycled and reused to fuel the process.
- Mr Edwards explained that deodorants and other aerosols contain propellants, like butane, to dry the particles.
- Sudden sniffing death is particularly associated with abuse of butane, propane and chemicals in aerosols.

Origin

Late 19th century: from butyl + -ane².

Definition of butane in US English:

butane

nounˈbyo͞oˌtānˈbjuˌteɪn

Chemistry

A flammable hydrocarbon gas that is a constituent of petroleum and is used in bottled form as a fuel. It is a member of the alkane series.
〔化〕丁烷。参见ISOBUTANE
Chemical formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃
See also isobutane
Example sentencesExamples
- Sgt Tim Bright, of York police, warned: ‘Solvents and butane can and do kill young people the first time they try them.’
- Mr Edwards explained that deodorants and other aerosols contain propellants, like butane, to dry the particles.
- Sudden sniffing death is particularly associated with abuse of butane, propane and chemicals in aerosols.
- The remaining butane and methane are recycled and reused to fuel the process.
- He filmed them apparently putting butane gas into a bottle and setting fire to it.

Origin

Late 19th century: from butyl + -ane.

词汇	butane
释义	Definition of butane in English: butane nounˈbjuːteɪnˈbjuˌteɪn mass nounChemistry A flammable hydrocarbon gas of the alkane series, present in petroleum and natural gas. It is used in bottled form as a fuel. 〔化〕丁烷。参见ISOBUTANE Chemical formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ See also isobutane Example sentencesExamples He filmed them apparently putting butane gas into a bottle and setting fire to it. Sgt Tim Bright, of York police, warned: ‘Solvents and butane can and do kill young people the first time they try them.’ The remaining butane and methane are recycled and reused to fuel the process. Mr Edwards explained that deodorants and other aerosols contain propellants, like butane, to dry the particles. Sudden sniffing death is particularly associated with abuse of butane, propane and chemicals in aerosols. Origin Late 19th century: from butyl + -ane². Definition of butane in US English: butane nounˈbyo͞oˌtānˈbjuˌteɪn Chemistry A flammable hydrocarbon gas that is a constituent of petroleum and is used in bottled form as a fuel. It is a member of the alkane series. 〔化〕丁烷。参见ISOBUTANE Chemical formula: CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃ See also isobutane Example sentencesExamples Sgt Tim Bright, of York police, warned: ‘Solvents and butane can and do kill young people the first time they try them.’ Mr Edwards explained that deodorants and other aerosols contain propellants, like butane, to dry the particles. Sudden sniffing death is particularly associated with abuse of butane, propane and chemicals in aerosols. The remaining butane and methane are recycled and reused to fuel the process. He filmed them apparently putting butane gas into a bottle and setting fire to it. Origin Late 19th century: from butyl + -ane.
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