butadiene

noun

bu·ta·di·ene | \ ˌbyü-tə-ˈdī-ˌēn

, -ˌdī-ˈēn\

Definition of butadiene

: a flammable gaseous open chain hydrocarbon C₄H₆ used in making synthetic rubbers

Recent Examples on the Web

Firefighters said a rail car at Mallard Creek Polymers transfer site was leaking butadiene which is a chemical that is used as a bonding agent in the production of synthetic rubber. — Caroline Hicks And Wbtv, charlotteobserver, "Chemical leak forces business evacuation, road closure in Harrisburg | Charlotte Observer," 1 Nov. 2017 STAR was put in place after a study found high long-term risks from toxic chemicals in Louisville air, and butadiene was identified as the chief chemical of concern, with ASRC the primary industrial source. — James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, "City official: Rubbertown chemical plant can do more to cut cancer-causing emissions," 16 Aug. 2017

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