- pro|pyl|ene
- pro|pyl|ene «PROH puh leen», noun.a colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon homologous with ethylene, used in organic synthesis. Formula: C3H6╂[< propyl + -ene]
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ENE — ENE; ene·di·ol; eth·ene; eth·yl·ene; eth·yl·ene·diamine; eu·ry·ene; hep·tyl·ene; hex·a·dec·ene; hex·a·di·ene; hex·ene; hex·yl·ene; leu·cox·ene; men·tha·di·ene; me·rox·ene; meth·ene; meth·yl·ene; myr·me·cox·ene; non·yl·ene; oc·tyl·ene;… … English syllables
propylene — pro·pyl·ene … English syllables
propylene — pro•pyl•ene [[t]ˈproʊ pəˌlin[/t]] n. chem. a colorless, flammable gas, C3H6, of the olefin series: used chiefly in organic synthesis • Etymology: 1840–50 … From formal English to slang
propylene — Methylethylene; a gaseous olefinic hydrocarbon. SYN: propene. p. glycol a solvent for several water insoluble drugs intended for parenteral administration; an ingredient of hydrophilic ointment; a viscous organic solvent frequen … Medical dictionary
polypropylene — pol•y•pro•pyl•ene [[t]ˌpɒl iˈproʊ pəˌlin[/t]] n. chem. a plastic polymer of propylene, (C3H5)n, used chiefly for molded parts, electrical insulation, packaging, and fibers for wearing apparel • Etymology: 1930–35 … From formal English to slang
C3H6 — Propylene Pro pyl*ene, n. [Cf. F. propyl[ e]ne.] (Chem.) A colorless gaseous hydrocarbon ({C3H6}) of the ethylene series, having a garlic odor. It occurs in coal gas, and is produced artificially in various ways. Called also {propene}. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
propene — Propylene Pro pyl*ene, n. [Cf. F. propyl[ e]ne.] (Chem.) A colorless gaseous hydrocarbon ({C3H6}) of the ethylene series, having a garlic odor. It occurs in coal gas, and is produced artificially in various ways. Called also {propene}. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Propylene — Pro pyl*ene, n. [Cf. F. propyl[ e]ne.] (Chem.) A colorless gaseous hydrocarbon ({C3H6}) of the ethylene series, having a garlic odor. It occurs in coal gas, and is produced artificially in various ways. Called also {propene}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
polypropylene — pol|y|pro|pyl|ene [ ,pali proupə,lin ] noun uncount a strong artificial substance used for making fibers for ropes, carpets, etc … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
a — acar·a·pis; ac·a·ri·a·sis; ac·a·ri·a·sis; ac·a·ri·na; ac·a·ri·nar·i·um; ac·a·rine; ac·a·ri·nol·o·gy; ac·a·ri·no·sis; ac·a·ro·ce·cid·i·um; ac·a·roid; ac·a·rol·o·gist; ac·a·rol·o·gy; ac·a·ro·pho·bia; ac·a·rus; acat·a·lep·sy; acat·a·lex·is;… … English syllables
