HeyRuaHow to say “propyl” in Irish
- Irish:
- próipil
- English:
- propyl
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PROH-pil” /ˈpɾˠoːpʲɪlʲ/
- Plural:
- próipilí (propyls)
- Genitive singular:
- próipile, na próipile (e.g. foirmle na próipile, the formula of propyl)
- Genitive plural:
- próipilí, na bpróipilí (e.g. foirmlí na bpróipilí, the formulae of the propyls)
What does “próipil” mean?
- propyl
- In chemistry, a group of three carbon atoms and seven hydrogen atoms that forms part of many organic compounds.Also: propyl group, propyl radical.
“Próipil” with the article
The plural of propyl in Irish is próipilí. Here is próipil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Próipil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using próipil, the Irish word for propyl.
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Propyl in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for propyl?
The Irish for propyl is próipil (pronounced “PROH-pil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is próipilí.
How do you pronounce próipil in Irish?
Próipil is said like “PROH-pil” (IPA /ˈpɾˠoːpʲɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of propyl in Irish?
The plural of próipil is próipilí; with the article, na próipilí means “the propyls”. The genitive plural is próipilí, as in foirmlí na bpróipilí (the formulae of the propyls).
Why does próipil change to phróipil or bpróipil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) próipil becomes mo phróipil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpróipil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between próipil and próipán?
Próipán is the gas propane, while próipil is the group derived from it by removing one hydrogen atom, as in alcól próipile, propyl alcohol.
