propene

[ proh-peen ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. propylene ( def 2 ).

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

propene

/ prō′pēn′ /

1. See propylene

Word History and Origins

Origin of propene¹

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

Example Sentences

Chemical plants break down long hydrocarbon molecules in crude to produce a smorgasbord of smaller molecules, such as ethene, propene and benzene — all important precursors to polymers.

From Nature

But improved membranes could tackle harder tasks, such as distinguishing between the very similar hydrocarbons propane and propene.

From Nature

Global annual production of ethene and propene exceeds 200 million tonnes, about 30 kilograms for each person on the planet.

From Nature

Petrochemical factory LCY Chemical Corp. was using the pipes to get propene for its factories.

From Forbes

The crystal's exposed metal cations can latch onto the electrons of a passing propene molecule, slowing down its passage.

From Nature