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combining form
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary, from propionic (acid)
related to propionic acid <propane> <propyl>
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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prop — prop·a·ga·bil·i·ty; prop·a·ga·ble; prop·a·gand; prop·a·gan·da; prop·a·gan·dee; prop·a·gan·dism; prop·a·gan·dis·ti·cal·ly; prop·a·gan·dize; prop·a·gant; prop·a·gate; prop·a·ga·tion; prop·a·ga·tive; prop·a·ga·tor; prop·a·ga·tory; prop; prop·er·ly;… … English syllables
Prop — Prop, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Propped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Propping}.] [Akin to LG. & D. proppen to cram, stuff, thrust into, stop, G. pfropfen, Dan. proppe, Sw. proppa; of uncertain origin, cf. G. pfropfen to graft, fr. L. propago set, layer of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Prop — Prop, n. [Akin to LG., D., & Dan. prop stopple, stopper, cork, Sw. propp, G. pfropf. See {Prop}, v.] That which sustains an incumbent weight; that on which anything rests or leans for support; a support; a stay; as, a prop for a building. Two… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
prop — Ⅰ. prop [1] ► NOUN 1) a pole or beam used as a temporary support. 2) a source of support or assistance. 3) (also prop forward) Rugby a forward at either end of the front row of a scrum. ► VERB (propped … English terms dictionary
Prop — or props may be: * Loosehead or tighthead prop, positions in rugby union * Prop forward, a position in rugby league * Propeller * Theatrical property, a portable item used in performances; also applies to film and television productions * PRO… … Wikipedia
PROP — stand for: * 6 N Propylthiouracil (or PROP), a thionamide either tasting very bitter or tasteless depending on genetic makeup * PROP, a strict monoidal category, in category theory … Wikipedia
Prop-1-en-2-ol — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda El prop 1 en 2 ol (también llamado 1 propen 2 ol o sólo propen 2 ol) es un compuesto orgánico de fórmula H2C=C(OH)–CH3. Véase también Propenol Alcohol Obtenido de Prop 1 en 2 ol Categoría: Alquenos … Wikipedia Español
prop. — prop. prop. written abbreviation for proprietor * * * prop. UK US noun [C] ► ABBREVIATION for PROPRIETOR(Cf. ↑proprietor) … Financial and business terms
prop — prop1 [präp] n. [ME proppe < MDu, prop, ? akin to Ger pfropfen, stopper] 1. a rigid support, as a beam, stake, or pole, placed under or against a structure or part 2. a person or thing that gives support or aid to a person, institution, etc.… … English World dictionary
prop|er|ty — «PROP uhr tee», noun, plural ties. 1. a thing or things owned; possession or possessions: »This house is that man s property. When the main forms of property are intangible the difficulty of defining rights and duties is much greater (Atlantic).… … Useful english dictionary
Prop — Prop, n. A shell, used as a die. See {Props}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
