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Noun: butyl  byoo-t(u)l or 'byoo,tI(-u)l
  1. A hydrocarbon radical (C₄H₉)
    "Butyl groups are important in the synthesis of many organic compounds"

Derived forms: butyls

Type of: chemical group, group, radical

Encyclopedia: Butyl