propylic


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pro·pyl

 (prō′pĭl)
adj.
Relating to or being a hydrocarbon unit, C3H7, that can occur as a substituent in an organic compound or as an ion or radical.
[prop(ane) + -yl.]
pro·pyl′ic adj.
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propylic

(ˈprəʊpɪlɪk)
adj
(Chemistry) pertaining to propyl
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