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/prəˈpɪliːn/ noun · British & US
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What does propylene mean?

noun

A colorless, flammable, and highly reactive gaseous hydrocarbon used as a monomer in the production of polypropylene plastics and as a fuel.

Example

"The chemical plant used propylene to manufacture the new plastic material."

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