propylene

/ˈproʊpəˌlin/ /ˈproʊpɪˌlin/

Meanings

noun

The organic chemical compound propene. An alkene which is a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C3H6.

Examples :

"Many plastics, like those used in food containers, are made from propylene. "

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

hydrocarbon noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊˌkɑːrbən/ /ˈhaɪdrəˌkɑːrbən/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel used in many cars. "

gaseous adjective

/ˈɡæʃəs/

Relating to, or existing as, gas.

"The stove burner released a gaseous smell, signaling the propane was low. "

propene noun

/ˈproʊpiːn/ /ˈproʊpeɪn/

(official IUPAC name) The organic chemical compound propylene. An alkene which is a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C3H6.

"The chemical plant produces large quantities of propene, which is then used to make plastics. "

containers noun

/kənˈteɪnərz/

Someone who contains; something that contains.

"We used plastic containers to store the leftover food after dinner. "

organic noun

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/ /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/

An organic compound.

"The chemist studied the properties of the organic compound. "

plastics noun

/ˈplæstɪks/

A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.

"Many toys are made of plastics because they are durable and easy to mold. "

colorless adjective

/ˈkʌlərləs/ /ˈkʌlɚləs/

Having little or no colour.

"The water in the glass was completely colorless, like pure, clear liquid. "

formula noun

/ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/

Any mathematical rule expressed symbolically.

"The formula for calculating the area of a rectangle is length times width. "

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "