NYT Dictionary
BUTANOL
/ˈbdʒuːt.ˌnoʊl/NounBU-ta-nolbu|ta|nol · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026
Meaning
Any of four isomeric aliphatic alcohols, C₄H₉-OH
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From butane + -ol.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
butyl alcohol
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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