petrobutanol
[ pe-troh-byoot-n-awl ]
/ ˌpɛ troʊˈbyut nˌɔl /
noun
See under butanol(def 2).
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Definition for petrobutanol (2 of 2)
butanol
[ byoot-n-awl, -ol ]
/ ˈbyut nˌɔl, -ˌɒl /
noun Chemistry.
butanol that is made from fossil fuels (petrobutanol) or from certain plants or algae (biobutanol), and which is used as an alternative to gasoline.
British Dictionary definitions for petrobutanol
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 petrobutanol
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.