butadiene

noun

bu·​ta·​di·​ene ˌbyü-tə-ˈdī-ˌēn How to pronounce butadiene (audio)
-ˌdī-ˈēn
: a flammable gaseous open chain hydrocarbon C4H6 used in making synthetic rubbers

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This stands for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which is a material used to make fan blades. — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024 Chemical compounds like styrene and 1,3 butadiene are major components of the crumb rubber that is a prime constituent of synthetic turf. — Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025 With this cross-linking approach, the researchers can also strengthen styrene-butadiene-styrene rubber which is used in shoe soles, as well as asphalt and roofing materials with the same results. — Shirl Leigh june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2026 The shelves and interior of the refrigerator and freezer generally consist of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or polypropylene, which are durable polymers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for butadiene

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary butane + di- + -ene

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of butadiene was in 1900

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butadiene

noun
bu·​ta·​di·​ene ˌbyüt-ə-ˈdī-ˌēn How to pronounce butadiene (audio)
-ˌdī-ˈēn
: a flammable gas that is a hydrocarbon used in making synthetic rubbers

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