1. Plural of isobutyl; organic chemical groups or compounds containing the isobutyl radical (C₄H₉), commonly used in industrial synthesis and manufacturing.
Usage: chemistry; technical term; plural form

Examples

• Isobutyls are frequently used as building blocks in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
• The chemist analyzed the isobutyls present in the polymer sample.
• Isobutyl alcohol and other isobutyls are important in industrial applications.
• The reaction produced several isobutyl derivatives and related isobutyls.