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butadiene
bu·ta·di·ene [ bytə dn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
flammable gas: a colorless flammable gas. Source: petroleum. Use: manufacture of synthetic rubber, nylon, latex paints. C4H6
[Early 20th century. <butane]
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