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polypropylene definition

poly·pro·pyl·ene (päl′i prō′pə lēn′)

noun

polymerized propylene, a very light, highly resistant, thermoplastic resin used to make coatings, plastic pipe, packaging material, fibers for clothing fabrics, etc.

Etymology: poly(mer) + propylene

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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