propane
propane
Definition
pro·pane (prō′pān′)
noun
a heavy, colorless, gaseous alkane, CH, occurring naturally in petroleum and used as a fuel, in aerosols, in refrigerants, etc.
Etymology: prop(yl) + (meth)ane
propane
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: Space heating using propane, infrared, diesel, electric.
- power: Conditions of no wind or low water flow would be covered by a Honda propane powered generator.
- store: The gas is butane or propane stored under pressure to keep it liquid.
Adjective modifier
- commercial: LPG is the generic name for commercial propane and commercial butane.
- liquid: This releases a mixture of vaporized and liquid propane which is lit by a pilot light.
Modifies a noun
- cylinder: The incident also involved small propane cylinders which exploded whilst the crews were fighting the fire.
- flashlight: The propane bottle and valve are from a small propane flashlight that I sacrificed to the cause.
- heater: Please Call Us for Details Many users have found the advantages of propane heaters far outweigh the small additional running costs.
- gas: Two propane gas bottles are stored safely in the front locker.
- regulator: Our fan assisted heaters are fitted with a piezoelectric ignition system for trouble-free starting and are supplied with propane gas regulator.
- tank: The propane tank is hidden in the bottom of the unit.
Noun used with modifier
- calor: Uses calor propane and includes a regulator and tubing.
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