Examples of propionate in a Sentence
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All-Day Allergy), loratadine (Claritin), fluticasone propionate (Flonase), diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl), levocetirizine (Xyzal), and naphazoline HCl (Opcon-A).
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains retinyl propionate as well as complexion-calming red-algae extract.
—Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 29 Dec. 2023
Testosterone Propionate: Unlike cypionate and enanthate, testosterone propionate is a short-acting ester.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
Testosterone propionate is less commonly used than cypionate or enanthate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
These sprays—like Flonase (fluticasone propionate), Nasacort (triamcinolone acetonide), and Rhinocort (budesonide)—attack allergies at their core, says H. James Wedner, M.D., an allergist and a professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
For example, clobetasol propionate, which is a prescription treatment that comes in different forms like creams and shampoos.
—Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Feb. 2023
The propionate increased their treadmill endurance, just like the Veillonella had.
—Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2019
Plus, there are different types of retinoids that can work better for sensitive skin, including retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl palmitate or retinyl propionate.
—Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022
Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream contains retinyl propionate as well as complexion-calming red-algae extract.
—Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 29 Dec. 2023
Testosterone Propionate: Unlike cypionate and enanthate, testosterone propionate is a short-acting ester.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
Testosterone propionate is less commonly used than cypionate or enanthate.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2023
These sprays—like Flonase (fluticasone propionate), Nasacort (triamcinolone acetonide), and Rhinocort (budesonide)—attack allergies at their core, says H. James Wedner, M.D., an allergist and a professor of medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
For example, clobetasol propionate, which is a prescription treatment that comes in different forms like creams and shampoos.
—Elizabeth Denton, Allure, 28 Feb. 2023
The propionate increased their treadmill endurance, just like the Veillonella had.
—Anna Funk, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2019
Plus, there are different types of retinoids that can work better for sensitive skin, including retinol, retinaldehyde, retinyl palmitate or retinyl propionate.
—Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022
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1856, in the meaning defined above
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“Propionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propionate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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propionate
noun
pro·pi·o·nate
ˈprō-pē-ə-ˌnāt 
: a salt or ester of propionic acid
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