Found 2 items, similar to propene.
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Definition: propene
propene
n : a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in
organic synthesis [syn:
propylene]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: propene
Propylene
\Pro"pyl*ene\, n. [Cf. F. propyl[`e]ne.] (Chem.)
A colorless gaseous hydrocarbon (
C3H6) of the ethylene
series, having a garlic odor. It occurs in coal gas, and is
produced artificially in various ways. Called also
propene.
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