Definition of butene Butene

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We found 3 definitions of butene from 3 different sources.

What does butene mean?

Noun
butene - any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C4H8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
		butylene
		gas the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
		isobutylene used also in making gasoline components