noun
- A hydrocarbon gas or liquid derived from petroleum, used in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic rubber, and other chemicals.
Usage: chemistry; also called butene
Examples
- Butylene is a key feedstock in the petrochemical industry.
- The plant produces butylene for use in polymer manufacturing.
- Butylene can be polymerized to create various types of plastic.
- Industrial processes convert crude oil components into butylene.
- Synthetic rubber production relies heavily on butylene as a raw material.