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propene

[ proh-peen ]

noun

, Chemistry.


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 calledpropylene
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propene

/ prōpēn′ /

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propene1

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

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