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propylene

/'pr/oU/p/@/,l/i/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis

    noun.substance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A colorless gaseous hydrocarbon (C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>6</sub>) of the ethylene series, having a garlic odor. It occurs in coal gas, and is produced artificially in various ways. Called also <i>propene</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

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