polypropylene: Meaning and Definition of

pol•y•pro•pyl•ene

Pronunciation: (pol"ē-prō'pu-lēn"), [key]
— n. Chem.
  1. a plastic polymer of propylene, (CH), used chiefly for molded parts, electrical insulation, packaging, and fibers for wearing apparel.
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