isobutylene
/ˌaɪsoʊˈbjuːtɪliːn/
noun
- A colorless, flammable gas used to make synthetic rubber and other chemical products.
- Isobutylene is a key ingredient in the production of butyl rubber for tires.
- The factory released a small amount of isobutylene during the manufacturing process.
- Chemists use isobutylene to create various plastics and adhesives.