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polypropylene
(C3H6)x A crystalline, thermoplastic resin made by the polymerization of propylene, C3H6; the product is hard and tough, resists moisture, oils, and solvents, and withstands temperatures up to 170_C; used to make molded articles, fibers, film, rope, printing plates, and toys.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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