PROPIOLATE
Pro"pi*o*late, n.
Defn: A salt of propiolic acid.
PROPIOLIC
Pro`pi*ol"ic, a. Etym: [Propionic + tetrolic.] (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or designating, an organic acid (called also propargylic acid) of the acetylene or tetrolic series, analogous to propionic acid, and obtained as a white crystalline substance.C3H2O2, CH.C.COOH
PROPIONATE
Pro"pi*o*nate, n. (Chem.)
Defn: A salt of propionic acid.
PROPIONE
Pro"pi*one, n. (Chem.)
Defn: The ketone of propionic acid, obtained as a colorless fragrant liquid.
PROPIONIC
Pro`pi*on"ic, a. Etym: [Proto- + Gr. pi`wn fat.] (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an organic acid which is produced in the distillation of wood, in the fermentation of various organic substances, as glycerin, calcium lactate, etc., and is obtained as a colorless liquid having a sharp, pungent odor. Propionic acid is so called because it is the first or lowest member of the fatty acid series whose salts have a fatty feel.