Butane (noun)

A colorless, flammable gas composed of four carbon atoms and ten hydrogen atoms, used as a fuel and in making chemicals.

Origin:

The word butane is derived from the word "but" which means a four-carbon chain and "-ane" which is a suffix indicating a hydrocarbon. the word butane refers to a hydrocarbon compound composed of four carbon atoms.

Examples:

1. Butane is commonly used as a fuel for lighters and camping stoves.
2. Butane is a component of natural gas and it can be separated from it for commercial use.
3. The process of cracking is used to convert butane into other useful chemicals.
4. The gas stove was fueled by a small canister of butane.
5. Butane is a hydrocarbon that can be liquefied under moderate pressure and used as a fuel.