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/proh"peuh leen'/, Chem.adj.1. containing the propylene group.n.2. Also, propene. a colorless, flammable gas, C3H6, of the olefin series: used chiefly in organic synthesis.[1840-50; PROPYL + -ENE]
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also called propenea colourless, flammable, gaseous hydrocarbon, C3H6, obtained from petroleum; large quantities of propylene are used in the manufacture of resins, fibres, and elastomers (see polyolefin), and numerous other chemical products. See glycol; propyl alcohol.* * *
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