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propylene Definition

pro·pyl·ene (prō′pə lēn′)

noun

an unsaturated, flammable alkene, CHCH:CH, a colorless gas obtained in the refining of petroleum, used in making polypropylene, synthetic glycerol, etc.

Etymology: propyl + -ene

propylene Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • glycol: Also, its vehicle, propylene glycol, can cause hypotension.
  • oxide: Earlier this year Solvay signed an agreement to invest with BASF in a hydrogen peroxide plant to feed BASF's new propylene oxide process.
  • pill: He He didnt propylene weight loss pill stapling it.
  • weight: He He didnt propylene weight loss pill stapling it.
  • loss: He He didnt propylene weight loss pill stapling it.
  • plant: The projects on which we have advised include hydro power dams, fossil and combined cycle power stations, and aluminum and propylene plants.

Noun used with modifier

  • ethylene: Ethylene Propylene seals are available for applications using phosphate ester based fluids and vegetable based brake fluid.