butadiene

/ˈbjudəˌdaɪˈin/
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Definitions of butadiene
  1. noun
    a gaseous hydrocarbon C4H6; used in making synthetic rubbers
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    types:
    chloroprene
    derivative of butadiene used in making neoprene by polymerization
    type of:
    hydrocarbon
    an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
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