butanol

noun

bu·​ta·​nol ˈbyü-tə-ˌnȯl How to pronounce butanol (audio)
-ˌnōl
: either of two flammable isomeric alcohols C4H9OH derived from straight-chain butane

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Sugar fermentation makes the conversion from leftovers to butanol possible, and researchers say cars could use the fuel without modifying their engines by using a mixture of butanol and gasoline. Joseph Calamia, Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2010 Adding electricity resulted in a process that is not only repeatable, but can also generate complex alcohol molecules such as ethanol and butanol. IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2014

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of butanol was in 1894

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“Butanol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butanol. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

butanol

noun
bu·​ta·​nol ˈbyüt-ᵊn-ˌȯl, -ˌōl How to pronounce butanol (audio)
: either of two butyl alcohols C4H10O derived from normal butane
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