What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
propene
Example
The factory uses propene to produce plastic bottles. [propene: noun]
Example
Propene is an important building block for many industrial chemicals. [propene: noun]
propylene
Example
The company produces propylene for use in various industrial applications. [propylene: noun]
Example
Propylene is a key ingredient in the production of polypropylene. [propylene: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Propylene is more commonly used than propene in everyday language, especially in the United States.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between propene and propylene?
Both propene and propylene are technical terms used in the chemical and petrochemical industries, making them more formal words.
