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propyl

The alkyl radical of propane, CH₃CH₂CH₂–.

- p. alcohol a solvent for resins and cellulose esters. SYN: propanol.

- p. gallate an antioxidant for emulsions.

- p. hydroxybenzoate SYN: propylparaben.

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pro·pyl 'prō-pəl n either of two isomeric alkyl groups C₃H₇ derived from propane often used in combination

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pro·pyl (proґpəl) the univalent chemical radical, CH₃CH₂CH₂, from propane.

Medical dictionary. 2011.