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pol•y•pro•pyl•ene
Pronunciation: (pol"ē-prō'pu-lēn"), [key]—
n. Chem.
a plastic polymer of propylene, (C
3H
5)
n, used chiefly for molded parts, electrical insulation, packaging, and fibers for wearing apparel.
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