propylene
noun/ˈproʊpəliːn/
Frequency rank: #18,722 most common English word
Meaning
A colorless gaseous hydrocarbon used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics and other chemicals.
Example sentence
The factory produces large quantities of propylene for use in making plastic containers.
Synonyms & related words
- propene
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