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Meaning of "polypropylene" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POLYPROPYLENE

polypropylene  [ˌpɒlɪˈprəʊpɪˌliːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POLYPROPYLENE

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Polypropylene is a noun.
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WHAT DOES POLYPROPYLENE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

polypropylene

Polypropylene

Polypropylene , also known as polypropene, is a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide variety of applications including packaging and labeling, textiles, stationery, plastic parts and reusable containers of various types, laboratory equipment, loudspeakers, automotive components, and polymer banknotes. An addition polymer made from the monomer propylene, it is rugged and unusually resistant to many chemical solvents, bases and acids. In 2008, the global market for polypropylene had a volume of 45.1 million metric tons, which led to a turnover of about $65 billion.

Definition of polypropylene in the English dictionary

The definition of polypropylene in the dictionary is any of various tough flexible synthetic thermoplastic materials made by polymerizing propylene and used for making moulded articles, laminates, bottles, pipes, and fibres for ropes, bristles, upholstery, and carpets Systematic name: polypropene.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POLYPROPYLENE


Abilene
ˈæbɪˌliːn
acetylene
əˈsɛtɪˌliːn
amitriptyline
ˌæmɪˈtrɪptɪˌliːn
butylene
ˈbjuːtɪˌliːn
diethylene
daɪˈeθɪˌliːn
ethylene
ˈɛθɪˌliːn
hexylene
ˈheksɪˌliːn
isobutylene
ˌaɪsəˈbjuːtɪˌliːn
methylene
ˈmɛθɪˌliːn
nortriptyline
nɔːˈtrɪptɪˌliːn
oxyacetylene
ˌɒksɪəˈsɛtɪˌliːn
polyethylene
ˌpɒlɪˈɛθɪˌliːn
polytetrafluoroethylene
ˌpɒlɪˌtɛtrəˌflʊərəʊˈɛθɪˌliːn
propylene
ˈprəʊpɪˌliːn
selegiline
səˈlɛɡɪˌliːn
squalene
ˈskweɪˌliːn
Terylene
ˈtɛrɪˌliːn
trichloroethylene
traɪˌklɔːrəʊˈɛθɪˌliːn
trimethylene
traɪˈmɛθɪˌliːn
Vaseline
ˈvæsɪˌliːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POLYPROPYLENE

polypill
polypine
polyploid
polyploidal
polyploidic
polyploidy
polypnea
polypneic
polypod
polypodies
polypodous
polypody
polypoid
polypore
polyposis
polypous
polypropene
polyprotodont
polyptych
polypus

WORDS THAT END LIKE POLYPROPYLENE

amylene
cyanoacetylene
gasolene
Hellene
Magdalene
Mary Magdalene
mesitylene
methylnaphthalene
Mytilene
naphthalene
paraselene
perchloroethylene
phenylene
Saint Mary Magdalene
scalene
Selene
silene
tetrafluoroethylene
trichlorethylene
xylene

Synonyms and antonyms of polypropylene in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «polypropylene» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POLYPROPYLENE

Find out the translation of polypropylene to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of polypropylene from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «polypropylene» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

聚丙烯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polipropileno
570 millions of speakers

English

polypropylene
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पॉलीप्रोपाइलीन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البولي بروبلين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

полипропилен
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

polipropileno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Polypropylene
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

polypropylène
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Polipropilena
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Polypropylen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポリプロピレン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

폴리 프로필렌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polypropylene
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

polypropylene
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாலிப்ரோப்பிலேன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉलीप्रॉपिलिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

polipropilen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

polipropilene
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

polipropylen
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поліпропілен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

polipropilenă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυπροπυλένιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

polipropileen
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

polypropen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

polypropylen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of polypropylene

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYPROPYLENE»

The term «polypropylene» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.424 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYPROPYLENE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about polypropylene

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLYPROPYLENE»

Discover the use of polypropylene in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to polypropylene and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Polypropylene: The Definitive User's Guide and Databook
The book examines every aspectùscience, technology, engineering, properties, design, processing, applicationsùof the continuing development and use of polypropylene.
Clive Maier, Theresa Calafut, 2008
2
Handbook of Polypropylene and Polypropylene Composites, ...
Building on the success of its predecessor with completely revised material and six new chapters, the Handbook of Polypropylene and Polypropylene Composites, Second Edition responds to increasing interest and changing global trends in the ...
Harutun Karian, 2003
3
Polypropylene: An A-Z Reference
This multiauthor book reviews the state of knowledge on the manufacturing, processing, and applications of neat, modified, filled, and reinforced polypropylenes.
J. Karger-Kocsis, 1999
4
Polypropylene. 1. Structure and morphology
Volume 1, Structure and Morphology, deals with polymorphism in polypropylene homo- and copolymers, where molecular and supermolecular structures are covered, and the processing-induced structure development of polypropylene, showing the ...
J. Karger-Kocsis, 1995
5
Introduction to Industrial Polypropylene: Properties, ...
This introductory text is an important resource for new engineers, chemists, students, and chemical industry personnel to understand the technical aspects of polypropylene which is the 2nd largest synthetics polymer in manufactured output.
Dennis B. Malpass, Elliot Band, 2012
6
Polypropylene Handbook
Following the successful approach of the first edition, this book presents the current state of the polypropylene industry.
Nello Pasquini, Antonio Addeo, 2005
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Polypropylene Production Via Gas Phase Process
Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer with exceptional properties, which have made it one of the most widely used polymers, second only to polyethylene in terms of global demand.
Intratec, 2012
8
Polypropylene Handbook: Polymerization, Characterization, ...
At the handbook's core is a detailed description of the polymerization, the catalysts, and breakthroughs that have occurred in industry.
Edward P. Moore, 1996
9
Additives for Polyolefins: Getting the Most out of ...
This book focuses on the polyolefin additives that are currently important in the plastics industry, alongside new additives of increasing interest, such as nanofillers and environmentally sustainable materials.
Michael Tolinski, 2009
10
Effects of Globalization on North American Biaxially ...
The Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) film industry has played a significant role in our society for nearly 50 years.
Vittoriano DiLuzio, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLYPROPYLENE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term polypropylene is used in the context of the following news items.
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Iran: Polypropylene production
Iran: Polypropylene production. 27 July 2015 21:12 GMT. Provision of investment into the implementation of a gas turbine power plant project for the production ... «MEED, Jul 15»
2
Viewpoint: US polypropylene market remains tight
Houston, 27 July (Argus) — After six months of falling feedstock costs, the North American polypropylene (PP) market is heading into the ... «Argus Media, Jul 15»
3
Image of the Day: Big Hero 6's Baymax turned into a life-sized bed …
... (49,800 yen), this completely unofficial Baymax bed measures seven and a half feet from top to bottom, and is made of polypropylene fiber. «Blastr, Jul 15»
4
Investment Analysts' Weekly Ratings Updates for Berry Plastics …
Its rigid packaging products include containers, thermoformed polypropylene and injection-molded plastic drink cups, plastic home and party ... «Dakota Financial News, Jul 15»
5
Structural Foam Market Worth $31.9 Billion by 2020
The report "Structural Foam Market by Material (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyurethane & Others), by Application (Material ... «PR Newswire UK, Jul 15»
6
Lukoil to raise acrylonitrile capacity at Russian plant
Stavrolen is Russia's second ranked low density polyethylene (LDPE) producer and third ranked supplier of polypropylene. The site turns out ... «Plastics News, Jul 15»
7
LyondellBasell Industries(NYSE:LYB) Declares Dividend of $0.7800.
It's O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI products include olefins, polyolefins and polypropylene (PP) compounds. I&D products include acetyls and ... «Money Flow Index, Jul 15»
8
OPaL in stake sale talks with PIC
The complex will produce polyolefins, including high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and polypropylene ... «Livemint, Jul 15»
9
Paraglider featuring harness made from ultra-strong sandwich …
This material is a continuous fibre-reinforced and polypropylene-based composite. The paraglider harness made with this composite was put to ... «Innovation in Textiles, Jul 15»
10
S.Korea to construct plant for production of synthetic fuel in …
Ltd. The production capacity of the complex will be 386,000 metric tons of polyethylene and 81,000 metric tons of polypropylene per year. «Trend News Agency, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Polypropylene [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/polypropylene>. Apr 2024 ».
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