propane

pro·pane | \ ˈprō-ˌpān

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Definition of propane

: a heavy flammable gaseous alkane C₃H₈ found in crude petroleum and natural gas and used especially as fuel and in chemical synthesis

Examples of propane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Cattlemen's Association has been a staple at the State Fair for the past 25 years, and even though the fair is not same, grilled beef from a pair of massive propane grills is triggering the senses. — Barry Adams, Star Tribune, "Wisconsin's largest drive-thru offers up state fair staples," 10 Aug. 2020 It was most recently used to produce gasoline, diesel fuel, distillates, petroleum coke, propane, heavy fuel oil and refinery-grade propylene. — J.d. Morris, SFChronicle.com, "Marathon Petroleum will ‘indefinitely idle’ Martinez refinery," 1 Aug. 2020 Uncle Rob's hypothesis: If the propane tank shoots out fire like a blowtorch, masks don't work. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "Watch This Guy Use a Blowtorch and 'Coronavirus Gun' to Prove Masks Work," 31 July 2020 The kitchen area includes a mini fridge and freezer, a two burner propane stove/oven, and a small sink that pumps water from a small cistern. — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, "This Desert Dome Available to Rent on Airbnb Is Perfect for Stargazing," 13 July 2020 Other assets of the house include energy-saving systems like geothermal heating with propane backup. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Mix of woods and glass give inhabitants of $3.45M log home soaring views of nature," 27 June 2020 Get yourself a nice propane burner ($66) and take your brewing outside. — Parker Hall, Wired, "Everything You Need To Make Beer, Wine, Cider, and Mead," 11 July 2020 The porches are crammed with grills, deep fryers, smokers, stoves, and propane tanks, not to mention as many implements as there are ways to prepare shrimp, crabs, fish, oysters, duck, deer, and dove. — John Huey, Southern Living, "The Ultimate Boat Trip Through South Carolina's Undiscovered Lowcountry," 10 July 2020 This weather-resistant 50,000-BTU propane fire pit will give you both comfort and high style. — Lesley Kennedy, CNN Underscored, "Kick your outdoor entertaining up a notch with these 13 fire pits," 6 July 2020

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“Propane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propane. Accessed 22 Aug. 2020.

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