Propylene vs. Polypropylene

Propylenenoun

(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.

Propylenenoun

A colorless gaseous hydrocarbon (C3H6) of the ethylene series, having a garlic odor. It occurs in coal gas, and is produced artificially in various ways. Called also propene.

Propylenenoun

a flammable gas obtained by cracking petroleum; used in organic synthesis

Polypropylenenoun

A thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, and used for films, fibres, or moulding materials. Also known as polypropene.

Polypropylenenoun

a polymer of propylene used as a thermoplastic molding material

Polypropylenenoun

a synthetic resin which is a polymer of propylene, used chiefly for films, fibres, or moulding materials

Polypropylene

Polypropylene (PP), also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications. It is produced via chain-growth polymerization from the monomer propylene.