propene

[ proh-peen ]

nounChemistry.

Origin of propene

1
First recorded in 1865–70; prop(ionic) + -ene

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British Dictionary definitions for propene

propene

/ (ˈprəʊpiːn) /


noun
  1. a colourless gaseous alkene obtained by cracking petroleum: used in synthesizing many organic compounds. Formula: CH 3 CH:CH 2: Also called: propylene

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Scientific definitions for propene

propene

[ prōpēn′ ]


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