butane
1 synonym for butane, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flammable hydrocarbon gas, used as fuel for lighters and camping stoves and found in petroleum.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
E943a
How to use butane
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
butane lighter
butane gas canister
Etymology
Built from but- (a prefix indicating four carbon atoms, from the same root as "butter") plus the chemistry suffix -ane used for alkanes.
Full origin of butane →Frequently asked questions
What does “butane” mean?
The word “butane” means a flammable hydrocarbon gas, used as fuel for lighters and camping stoves and found in petroleum. In plain terms, a gas used as fuel, common in cigarette lighters and portable stoves.
How do you pronounce “butane”?
“Butane” is pronounced BYOO-tayn (/ˈbjuːteɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “butane” in a sentence?
Here is “butane” used in a sentence: “The camping stove ran on a small canister of butane.”
What is another word for “butane”?
Words with a similar meaning to “butane” include E943a.
What part of speech is “butane”?
“Butane” is a noun.
