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Words related to propylene
pro·pyl·ene
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propylene group
the bivalent group −CH(CH 3)CH 2 −, derived from propylene or propane. -
allyl chloride
a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid, C 3 H 5 Cl, having a pungent odor, derived from propylene by chlorination: used chiefly in the synthesis of allyl alcohol, resins, and pharmaceuticals. -
allyl group
the univalent group C 3 H 5 , derived from propylene. -
isopropyl alcohol
a colorless, flammable, water-soluble liquid, C 3 H 8 O, produced from propylene by the action of sulfuric acid and hydrolysis: used chiefly in the manufacture of antifreeze and rubbing alcohol and as a solvent. -
olefin fiber
any of a group of synthetic textile fibers, as Herculon, formed from long-chain polymers no less than 85 percent ethylene, propylene, or other olefin units. -
polyolefin
any of a group of thermoplastic, stiff, light, and hard polymers obtained from the polymerization of simple olefins like propylene, used for injection molding, mostly in the automotive and appliance industries.