Definition
butyral
noun
- A synthetic resin formed by the reaction of polyvinyl alcohol with butyraldehyde, used in adhesives, coatings, and safety glass laminates.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Butyral is commonly used as an interlayer in laminated safety glass for automobiles.
- The adhesive properties of butyral make it valuable in industrial applications.
- Polyvinyl butyral, or butyral, provides excellent flexibility and transparency.
- Manufacturers prefer butyral for its strong bonding characteristics in composite materials.