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methyl_t-butyl_ether
methyl t-butyl ether
English

MTBE stick diagram
Noun
methyl t-butyl ether (uncountable)
- (chemistry, automotive) C5H12O ; an organic compound used to increase octane ratings of gasoline, through added oxygen
Synonyms
- MTBE
- methyl tert-butyl ether
- methyl tertiary butyl ether
- 2-methoxy-2-methylpropane