prop-
Meanings
prefix
- Denoting the presence of 3 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Word forms
Etymology
By false splitting from propionic or directly from French propionique. Ultimately from Ancient Greek πρῶτος (prôtos, “first”) and πίων (píōn, “fat”).
Related words
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