butene

Definitions of butene

1. noun

   any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
   synonyms: butylene

   types:

   isobutylene

   used also in making gasoline components

   polybutene, polybutylene

   a polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber

   type of:

   gas

   a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely