: 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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Whole-Home Battery Backup Many homes have traditional whole-home backup generators that run on gas or propane.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Firefighters finally forced an entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers — for a total of 75 gallons of gasoline, and 10 gallons of diesel, officials said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
The fire table, which comes with clear fire glass, a table lid, propane cover, and a protective fabric table cover, burns at a maximum of 57,000 BTU and is made from rust-free aluminum.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
The stove operates on standard 16-ounce propane canisters, features push-button igniters and simmer-friendly controls, and generates up to 22,000 BTUs of heat.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 July 2025
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Firefighters finally forced an entry into the van, removing 76 20-pound propane cylinders and 15 five-gallon fuel containers — for a total of 75 gallons of gasoline, and 10 gallons of diesel, officials said.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 17 July 2025
The fire table, which comes with clear fire glass, a table lid, propane cover, and a protective fabric table cover, burns at a maximum of 57,000 BTU and is made from rust-free aluminum.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
The stove operates on standard 16-ounce propane canisters, features push-button igniters and simmer-friendly controls, and generates up to 22,000 BTUs of heat.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 8 July 2025
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“Propane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propane. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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