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propane

[ proh-peyn ]

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a colorless, flammable gas, C 3 H 8 , of the alkane series, occurring in petroleum and natural gas: used chiefly as a fuel and in organic synthesis.


propane

/ ˈəʊɪ /

noun

  1. a colourless flammable gaseous alkane found in petroleum and used as a fuel. Formula: CH 3 CH 2 CH 3
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propane

  1. A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon found in petroleum and natural gas. It is widely used as a fuel. Propane is the third member of the alkane series. Chemical formula: C 3 H 8 .
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Word History and Origins

Origin of propane1

First recorded in 1866; prop(ionic) + -ane
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Word History and Origins

Origin of propane1

C19: from propionic acid + -ane
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A staffer from lead contractor ECC asks for important property details: Are there septic tank lids or propane tanks that need to be avoided?

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Keep barbecues with propane tanks in this zone.

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The agency cleared lithium batteries, propane tanks and other hazardous materials from properties across the county.

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Hazardous household items, including propane tanks and lithium-ion batteries, have been removed from about two-thirds of the buildings destroyed in the fires, the EPA said.

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The trucks stop multiple times inside the facility to drop off materials such as batteries, bleach and propane in separate areas of the site, Drabek said.

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