isobutane
nounEtymology From iso- + butane. From being an isomer of butane, different from n-butane (“'normal' butane”).
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A hydrocarbon, a particular isomer of C₄H₁₀ found in natural gas.
- Synonyms
- 2-methylpropane, methylpropane, trimethylmethane
- Related terms
- butane, cyclobutane, n-butane