propane

[ proh-peyn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Chemistry.

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

/ ˈ��əʊ��ɪ�� /

noun

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

propane

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 .

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of propane¹

First recorded in 1866; prop(ionic) + -ane

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of propane¹

C19: from propionic acid + -ane

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

"It was much safer than a propane camping stove inside the apartment."

From

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

From

Keep barbecues with propane tanks in this zone.

From

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

From

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.

From

propagule propanedioic

Browse