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butane /bu·tane/ (bu´tān) an aliphatic hydrocarbon from petroleum, occurring as a colorless flammable gas; used in pharmacy as an aerosol propellant.
butane (C4H10), a colorless petroleum-based gas. It is the fourth member of the paraffin series of hydrocarbons. butane an aliphatic hydrocarbon, C4H10, from petroleum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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BURBANK - A federal airport security worker was injured Wednesday when a collection of butane cigarette lighters taken from airline passengers caught fire in an office at the Bob Hope Airport. The butane was purchased from Matheson Gas Products with a stated purity of 99. Although a formal vote won't be taken until next month, the Port of Los Angeles harbor commissioners are not expected to renew a pipeline permit held for 30 years by AmeriGas Propane LP, which exports liquid butane from an on-site holding facility. |
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