noun
definition
A hydrocarbon (either of the two isomers of C4H10 n-butane, and 2-methyl-propane) found in gaseous petroleum fractions.
definition
The n-butane isomer only.
Examples of butane in a Sentence
For safety purposes, a simpler test using a butane lighter was deployed.
One pound of liquid butane produces 6.4 cubic feet of gas.
The De'Longhi Quattro Plus model is priced at RRP £ 79.95 and fuelled by either a 7kg or 15kg cylinder of Calor gas butane.
Deeply refrigerated flammable, non-flammable, and poisonous gases such as butane, oxygen, propane, and aqualung cylinders.
Fumaric Acid is produced from petroleum feed stock (butane) via maleic anhydride.
The butane is boiled at a low temperature which converts to steam and powers turbines which generate electricity.