English word polypropylene comes from English propylene, English poly- (Many. Polymer.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| propylene | English (eng) | (organic compound) The organic chemical compound propene. An alkene which is a colorless gaseous (at room temperature and pressure) hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C3H6. |
| poly- | English (eng) | Many. Polymer. |
| polypropylene | English (eng) | A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene. |