propane

noun pro·pane \ ˈprō-ˌpān \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

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

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In an interview last summer, Radha Muthiah, then the Alliance’s chief executive, said the Alliance was never against propane stoves, but should have been more direct about its openness to a fossil-fuel solution.

— sara morrison, USA TODAY, "In developing world, an expensive push to reduce cooking fire deaths falls short," 13 July 2018
The pipeline constitutes one phase of the $5.1 billion Mariner East project, which aims to deliver 675,000 barrels a day of propane and other highly volatile gas liquids across Pennsylvania to Marcus Hook.

— vinny vella, Philly.com, "A calculated risk? Delaware County Council makes slow progress after six months of debating pipeline study," 27 June 2018
The indoor-outdoor entertaining situation is aided by a wet bar seating area and a relatively tricked-out kitchen (by tiny home standards) with a three-burner propane stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, and freezer.

— liz stinson, Curbed, "Breezy tiny house was designed for throwing parties," 11 May 2018
Those declines were partially offset by increases in stockpiles of other petroleum products, such as propane and propylene.

— fuelfix staff, Houston Chronicle, "Crude, gasoline stockpiles fall," 9 May 2018
Large three-season porch off the kitchen has a propane stove for cool nights and opens to a backyard with inground pool.

— jon gorey, BostonGlobe.com, "For sale: Antique homes in Southborough," 9 Mar. 2018
Rent gear including a 4-person tent, lantern, sleeping pads, and a propane stove, or hire a $5 gear haul to get your stuff from the ferry to the site.

— Sunset, "13 Best Beach Camping Spots," 22 Jan. 2018
Neighbors reported hearing propane tanks explode, prompting responders to evacuate residents from both properties.

— julia sclafani, sacbee, "Propane tanks explode, vintage camping trailers destroyed in Folsom fire," 11 July 2018
For the energy that is used, there’s a 265 Watt solar panel on the roof that powers the home’s lights and refrigerator and a propane tank for the rest.

— liz stinson, Curbed, "Solar-powered houseboat takes tiny living on water," 3 July 2018

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