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Propyla

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• Propylaeum

  noun, plural propylaea [prop-uh-lee-uh] /ˌprɒp əˈli ə/ (Show IPA) 1. Often, propylaea. a vestibule or entrance to a temple area or other enclosure, especially when elaborate or of architectural importance. noun (pl) -laea (-ˈliːə), -lons, -la 1. a portico, esp one that forms the entrance to a temple

• Propyl-alcohol

  noun, Chemistry. 1. a colorless, water-soluble liquid, C 3 H 8 O, used chiefly in organic synthesis and as a solvent. propyl alcohol n. A clear colorless liquid used as a solvent and as an antiseptic. Also called propanol. propyl alcohol See propanol.

• Propyl-aldehyde

  noun, Chemistry. 1. propionaldehyde. propionaldehyde [proh-pee-on-al-duh-hahyd] /ˌproʊ pi ɒnˈæl dəˌhaɪd/ noun, Chemistry. 1. a colorless, water-soluble liquid, C 3 H 6 O, having a pungent odor: used chiefly in the manufacture of plastics.

• Propylene

  adjective 1. containing the propylene group. noun 2. Also, propene. a colorless, flammable gas, C 3 H 6 , of the olefin series: used chiefly in organic synthesis. noun 1. another name for propene propylene pro·pyl·ene (prō’pə-lēn’) n. A flammable gas derived from processing petroleum hydrocarbon and used in organic synthesis. Also called propene. propylene […]

• Propylene-glycol

  noun, Chemistry. 1. a colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid, C 3 H 8 O, used chiefly as a lubricant, as an antifreeze, as a heat transfer fluid, and as a solvent for fats, oils, waxes, and resins. propylene glycol noun 1. a colourless viscous hydroscopic sweet-tasting compound used as an antifreeze and brake fluid. Formula: CH3CH(OH)CH2OH […]

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