Meanings
nounpropylene oxide (plural propylene oxides)
plural propylene oxides
- chemistryThe epoxide derived from propane; it is used in the production of some polyethers
Synonyms: epoxypropane
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe epoxide derived from propane; it is used in the production of some polyethers
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