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-
- (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-
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- Category:nl:Hydrocarbon chain prefixes
German
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pʁop/
Prefix
prop-
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- Category:de:Hydrocarbon chain prefixes