but-
prefixcommon in dialogue
Denotes the presence of four carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
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Denotes the presence of four carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷṓws Proto-Hellenic *gʷous Ancient Greek βοῦς (boûs) Proto-Indo-European *tewh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-rós Proto-Indo-European *tuh₂rós Proto-Hellenic *tūrós Ancient Greek τῡρός (tūrós) Ancient Greek βούτῡρος (boútūros)der. English but- From butyl. Ultimately from Ancient Greek βούτυρος (boúturos, “butter”).
busy · Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal…but · Apart from, except (for), excluding.But · A surname.
but- · Denotes the presence of four carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
butch · Very masculine, with a masculine appearance or attitude.Butch · A male nickname.butcher · A person who prepares and sells meat (and sometimes also…