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propene

/prəˈpiːniː/ noun · British & US
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What does propene mean?

noun

A colorless, highly flammable, and volatile liquid hydrocarbon, CH₃CH=CH₂, used as a fuel and in the manufacture of plastics and other chemicals.

Example

"The chemical plant used propene to produce a variety of plastics and resins."

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