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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CAAs are certifying assistance for those who heat with oil, propane, and deliverable fuels.
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Some homes in Lake County do use propane tanks instead of connecting to a natural gas line, but those tend to be more rural-like homesteads than a development like River Glen, said Ald.
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CAAs are certifying assistance for those who heat with oil, propane, and deliverable fuels.
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Law enforcement sources say the car carried propane tanks and the driver deliberately ignited the fire.
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Fire crews were on the scene to remove a leaking propane tank from the vehicle.
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My experience is pretty unique in Columbine that there was also two propane tanks that were supposed to be a bomb that going to go off.
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Wooden structures, open flames, and propane tanks all pose a clear danger to public safety and has the potential to destroy this critical transportation corridor that 60,000 vehicles rely on each day.
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Throwflame's Xmatter Flamethrower pairs a small propane tank with a 20oz CO2 backpack, and the manufacturer claims the device can shoot 100 feet.
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Origin and Etymology of propane
International Scientific Vocabulary prop- + -ane
PROPANE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of propane for English Language Learners
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: a colorless gas that is used for cooking and heating
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medical 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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