propane

[ proh-peyn ]

nounChemistry.
  1. a colorless, flammable gas, C3H8, of the alkane series, occurring in petroleum and natural gas: used chiefly as a fuel and in organic synthesis.

Origin of propane

1
First recorded in 1866; prop(ionic) + -ane

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British Dictionary definitions for propane

propane

/ (ˈprəʊpeɪn) /


noun
  1. a colourless flammable gaseous alkane found in petroleum and used as a fuel. Formula: CH 3 CH 2 CH 3

Origin of propane

1
C19: from propionic acid + -ane

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Scientific definitions for propane

propane

[ prōpān′ ]


  1. A colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon found in petroleum and natural gas. It is widely used as a fuel. Propane is the third member of the alkane series. Chemical formula: C3H8.

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