Associations to the word «Propylene»

Wiktionary

PROPYLENE, noun. (organic compound) The common name for the organic chemical compound propene. An alkene which is a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C3H6.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL, noun. (chemistry) 1,2-propanediol, CH3CH(OH)CH2OH, a thick oily liquid, used as an antifreeze and in many industrial applications
PROPYLENE OXIDE, noun. (organic chemistry) The epoxide derived from propane; it is used in the production of some polyethers

Dictionary definition

PROPYLENE, noun. A flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis.

Wise words

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