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 burning works sit across the gallery from one another, each set on fire with propane. — Deborah Martin, ExpressNews.com, "Fiery installation by Carlos Castro Arias turns up the heat in Artpace gallery in San Antonio," 24 June 2020 The yard is large, private and enclosed with a propane barbecue. — oregonlive, "10 tempting, crazy Oregon getaways when you’re ready to get out there," 5 June 2020 Easy assembly and an effective wind guard make this propane fire table a favorite of Amazon customers. — Summer Cartwright, Better Homes & Gardens, "The 10 Best Outdoor Firepits for Your Backyard," 3 June 2020 With summer barbecuing season upon us, remember that propane tanks are not recyclable. — Linda Gandee, cleveland, "Much has changed in today’s recycling movement; tips for today’s recyclers," 1 June 2020 First Micah directed the flame while Amelia held the propane tank. — Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje, ExpressNews.com, "Out of the coronavirus pandemic, two San Antonio high schoolers learn to embrace ‘dirt therapy’," 21 May 2020 Plus, it's constructed with a hidden propane tank holder. — Travel + Leisure, "Turn Your Backyard Into a Cozy Vacation Paradise With These 9 Fire Pits," 17 May 2020 The PizzaQue uses a 14-inch cordierite pizza stone and propane gas to make a crispy pizza in six minutes. — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, "Grill gear to make your barbecue the best on the block," 24 May 2018 Neff Brothers also offers something called a convenience package, which includes dumping toilets, refilling fuel and propane for an extra $295 per long weekend, $395 for a week. — Susan Glaser, cleveland, "A beginner’s guide to camping: Where to go, what to bring on your first outdoor overnight adventure," 17 May 2020

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“Propane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propane. Accessed 12 Jul. 2020.

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