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n-butane

/ˌɛnˈbjuːteɪn/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.62 in modern English

Syllables
n-bu-tane
IPA
/ˌɛnˈbjuːteɪn/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₃).

Uncountable

Etymology

From n- (“normal”) + butane.

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

cyclobutane isobutane

Questions

How do you pronounce n-butane?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈbjuːteɪn/.
What does n-butane mean?
The saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon (CH₃(CH₂)₂CH₃).
Where does n-butane come from?
From n- (“normal”) + butane.

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