: 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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Avoid using candles, gas, propane, wood-burning stoves, fireplaces or aerosol sprays.
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
To prove its resilience, the company released video footage of a full-size cell enduring a 3,600°F (1,982°C) propane torch blast directly to its internal components.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
This year, participants took part in training courses focused on search and rescue, removing victims from under a subway car, extinguishing a propane fire, entering a burning building and more.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The foundation provides tools and propane to use, but guests need to bring their own food, coolers, and ice.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
To prove its resilience, the company released video footage of a full-size cell enduring a 3,600°F (1,982°C) propane torch blast directly to its internal components.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
This year, participants took part in training courses focused on search and rescue, removing victims from under a subway car, extinguishing a propane fire, entering a burning building and more.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The foundation provides tools and propane to use, but guests need to bring their own food, coolers, and ice.
—Madeline Bilis, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
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“Propane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propane. Accessed 15 May. 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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