biobutanol

[ bahy-oh-byoot-n-awl ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊˈbyut nˌɔl /

noun

See under butanol(def 2).

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Definition for biobutanol (2 of 2)

butanol
[ byoot-n-awl, -ol ]
/ ˈbyut nˌɔl, -ˌɒl /

noun Chemistry.

butyl alcohol.
butanol that is made from fossil fuels (petrobutanol) or from certain plants or algae (biobutanol), and which is used as an alternative to gasoline.

Origin of butanol

First recorded in 1890–95; butane + -ol1

British Dictionary definitions for biobutanol

butanol
/ (ˈbjuːtəˌnɒl) /

noun

a colourless substance existing in four isomeric forms. The three liquid isomers are used as solvents for resins, lacquers, etc, and in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C 4 H 9 OH Also called: butyl alcohol

Word Origin for butanol

C19: from butan ( e) + -ol 1

Scientific definitions for biobutanol

butanol
[ byōō′tə-nôl′, -nōl′, nŏl′ ]

Either of the two butyl alcohols that are derived from butane and have a straight chain of carbon atoms. Butanols are used as solvents and in organic synthesis. Chemical formula: C4H10O.