: 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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These heaters run on fossil fuels, natural gas, propane, or oil to create heat through a process called combustion.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Most of the town lost power and many were buying fire starters, logs and propane, said Eric Faulkner, manager of Mountain Hardware.
—Ty Oneil, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The executive order allows propane haulers to exceed standard driving hour limits, enabling faster and more efficient distribution of propane to homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings across the state.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Dec. 2025
The rustic cabin sleeps five people and has electricity, propane heat, kitchen appliances, but no running water.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
Most of the town lost power and many were buying fire starters, logs and propane, said Eric Faulkner, manager of Mountain Hardware.
—Ty Oneil, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The executive order allows propane haulers to exceed standard driving hour limits, enabling faster and more efficient distribution of propane to homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings across the state.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 14 Dec. 2025
The rustic cabin sleeps five people and has electricity, propane heat, kitchen appliances, but no running water.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Propane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propane. Accessed 9 Jan. 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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