Butadiyne

/ˌbjuːtəˈdaɪin/ noun

A chemical compound containing four carbon atoms with two triple bonds between carbons, used in organic chemistry synthesis.

From 'butyl' (four carbons) and 'diyne,' indicating two triple bonds. Named systematically by chemists using the IUPAC naming convention developed in the late 19th century.

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