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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.