: either of two isomeric flammable gaseous alkanes C4H10 obtained usually from petroleum or natural gas and used as fuels
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Rather than using solvents like butane, heat and force of pressure are used to extract concentrated cannabinoids.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Earlier this week, authorities said that the building was not supposed to contain the butane and nitrous oxide tanks that were found on the property.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Producers extract a concentrate using butane, creating a product known as butane hash oil.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
While the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is handling the police investigation, Duncan says that the explosion damaged most evidence that could help determine the cause of the fire, which was then fueled by nitrous oxide and butane.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024
Earlier this week, authorities said that the building was not supposed to contain the butane and nitrous oxide tanks that were found on the property.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Producers extract a concentrate using butane, creating a product known as butane hash oil.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
While the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is handling the police investigation, Duncan says that the explosion damaged most evidence that could help determine the cause of the fire, which was then fueled by nitrous oxide and butane.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Butane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butane. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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butane
noun
bu·tane
ˈbyü-ˌtān 
: either of two flammable gases that are hydrocarbons obtained usually from petroleum or natural gas and used especially as a fuel
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butane
noun
bu·tane
ˈbyü-ˌtān
: either of two isomeric flammable gaseous alkanes C4H10 obtained usually from petroleum or natural gas and used as fuels
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