Definition of Polybutene

1. Noun. A polymer of butylene; used in lubricants and synthetic rubber.

Exact synonyms: Polybutylene
Generic synonyms: Butene, Butylene

Definition of Polybutene

1. Noun. (chemistry) Any of a range of polymers of isobutene, used as adhesives and in rubber products ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polybutene

polyblast
polyblend
polyblends
polyblennia
polybranchia
polybrene
polybrid
polybrids
polybromide
polybromides
polybrominated
polybrominated biphenyl
polybrominated biphenyls
polybutadiene
polybutadienes
polybutene (current term)
polybutenes
polybutylene
polybutylene terephthalate
polybutylenes
polycaprolactam
polycaprolactams
polycaprolactone
polycaprolactones
polycarbazole
polycarbonate
polycarbonated
polycarbonates
polycarbonic
polycarbophil

Literary usage of Polybutene

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"In polyethylene complying with §177.1520 of this chapter and used in contact with fatty food, provided that the hydrogenated polybutene is added in an ..."

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