butylbenzene

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noun
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  • (organic compound) Any of the isomeric hydrocarbons obtained by replacing one hydrogen atom of a benzene molecule with a butyl group; several of their derivatives are used as insecticides

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Compound from English butyl + English benzene.

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benzene

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