noun
- plural of butane; colorless flammable gases used as fuel and in manufacturing
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The laboratory stored different butanes in separate containers.
- Both butanes are commonly used in lighter fuel.
- The chemical plant produces various butanes for industrial use.
- These butanes have different boiling points despite similar formulas.
- The camping stove runs on compressed butanes.
- Scientists studied the properties of both butanes in the experiment.