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2 | 45% | 9 | Containing a hydrocarbon derived from petroleum | |
3 | 38% | 6 | Hydrocarbon in petroleum | |
Hydrocarbon Derived From Petroleum Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BUTENE" which means:
- noun
- • Any of three isomeric hydrocarbons c4h8; all used in making synthetic rubbers
An example sentence would be:
- • "There are four isomeric forms of butene: 1-butene, cis-2-butene, trans-2-butene, and isobutene."
- • "The industrial production of butene involves the catalytic cracking of petroleum fractions."
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