Definitions

1. adjective

consisting of or derived from dibutyl, a type of organic compound

“The dibutyl ester was used in the production of a new polymer.”

2. noun

a type of organic compound, often used in the production of plastics and other materials

“The chemist worked with dibutyl to create a new type of adhesive.”

3. prefix

a prefix meaning ‘two butyl groups’, often used in chemistry to describe organic compounds

“Dibutyl is used to describe a type of compound with two butyl groups attached.”