: 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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That the price includes $575 for the propane to fill the tank takes away some of the sting.
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Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
The Ciays propane pit delivers just that with an impressive, adjustable 50,000 BTUs of heat in a compact frame that’s ideal for small patios, balconies, and backyards.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Flat Can Recycling will recycle household items for a fee at the event, including latex paint cans, household batteries, aerosol products, propane tanks, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and car seats, according to organizers.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This is relatively simple and includes a granite sink, a two-burner propane cooktop, a small fridge, and a microwave.
—Adam Williams
april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
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Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
The Ciays propane pit delivers just that with an impressive, adjustable 50,000 BTUs of heat in a compact frame that’s ideal for small patios, balconies, and backyards.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
Flat Can Recycling will recycle household items for a fee at the event, including latex paint cans, household batteries, aerosol products, propane tanks, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and car seats, according to organizers.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This is relatively simple and includes a granite sink, a two-burner propane cooktop, a small fridge, and a microwave.
—Adam Williams
april 04, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Propane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propane. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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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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