prop-

See also: prop and Prop.

English

Etymology

By false splitting from propionic or directly from French propionique. Ultimately from Ancient Greek πρῶτος (prôtos, “first”) and πίων (píōn, “fat”).

Prefix

prop-

  1. (organic chemistry) Denoting the presence of 3 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.

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Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /proːp/

Prefix

prop-

  1. (organic chemistry) prop-

Derived terms
Dutch terms prefixed with prop-
  • Category:nl:Hydrocarbon chain prefixes
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