: a heavy flammable gaseous alkane C3H8 found in crude petroleum and natural gas and used especially as fuel and in chemical synthesis
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The assistance goes directly to utilities to pay gas or electricity bills, or to a provider of fuel oil, propane or wood.
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Kirsti Marohn, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Suddenly, a neighbor’s propane tank exploded — startling Canelo, a pit bull, who jumped out of the vehicle and ran off.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Generac’s generators run on natural gas or liquid propane, but the company also offers a solar and battery storage system with smart home energy management system.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Also missing were the trailer’s sewage and water hookups, propane tanks and hot water heater from the trailer.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
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Kirsti Marohn, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
Suddenly, a neighbor’s propane tank exploded — startling Canelo, a pit bull, who jumped out of the vehicle and ran off.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Generac’s generators run on natural gas or liquid propane, but the company also offers a solar and battery storage system with smart home energy management system.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Also missing were the trailer’s sewage and water hookups, propane tanks and hot water heater from the trailer.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Propane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propane. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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propane
noun
pro·pane
ˈprō-ˌpān 
: a heavy flammable gas found in crude petroleum and natural gas and used especially as fuel and in the chemical industry
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propane
noun
pro·pane
ˈprō-ˌpān
: a heavy flammable gaseous alkane C3H8 found in crude petroleum and natural gas and used especially as fuel and in chemical synthesis
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