cyclopropane

noun

cy·clo·pro·pane ˌsī-klə-ˈprō-ˌpān

: a flammable gaseous saturated cyclic hydrocarbon C₃H₆ sometimes used as a general anesthetic

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1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cyclopropane was in 1894

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“Cyclopropane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/cyclopropane. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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cyclopropane

noun

cy·clo·pro·pane -ˈprō-ˌpān

: a flammable gaseous saturated cyclic hydrocarbon C₃H₆ sometimes used as a general anesthetic

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