Definition

A type of alcohol that is used in various industrial and laboratory applications, often as a solvent or in the production of other chemicals.

Example

Propanol is commonly used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry.

Conversation

I read that some people use propanol for cleaning electronics.

Really? I've never heard of that before.

Yeah, it's supposed to evaporate quickly and leave no residue.

That sounds useful! I should try it next time I clean my gadgets.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Propanol** → It is formed from "propane" (from the Greek "propanon", meaning a three-carbon alkane) and "-ol" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote alcohols). The word "propanol" refers to an alcohol derived from propane, specifically containing three carbon atoms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'propane' as a three-carbon structure, and remember that 'propanol' is an alcohol made from that three-carbon base.

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