propane

American  

[proh-peyn] / ˈproʊ peɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

1. a colorless, flammable gas, C 3 H 8 , of the alkane series, occurring in petroleum and natural gas: used chiefly as a fuel and in organic synthesis.

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propane British  

/ ˈprəʊpeɪn /

noun

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

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propane Scientific  

/ prō′pān′ /

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: C ₃ H ₈ .

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Etymology

Origin of propane

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

Example Sentences

Lee quickly scored an interview for a human-resources job at a propane company through a friend who worked there.

From The Wall Street Journal

A truck fire set ablaze a massive mound of propane tanks Friday afternoon in Lancaster.

From Los Angeles Times

“The inconvenience is worth it,” Badame said, taking in the view of the sparkling Pacific, looking past his massive propane tank that sits just off their warped street.

From Los Angeles Times

The center compartment makes it easy to hide a propane tank, and the sliding lid lets you open and close the tank before and after each entertaining session.

From Salon

Many familiar items, from plastic squeeze bottles to outdoor furniture, rely on a process that converts propane into propylene.

From Science Daily