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Definition of propane

propane

/ˈproʊpeɪn/
pro · pane
Plural:propanes
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propane Lexical Profile

propane Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A colorless, flammable hydrocarbon gas of the alkane series (C3H8) found in natural gas and petroleum, widely compressed and stored in liquid form for use as a fuel for heating, cooking, and engines.

Example

"We need to refill the propane tank before we can cook dinner on the outdoor grill."

• Rhymes for propane

• Nearby Words

propagate
propagation
propagator
propane
propel
propellant
propeller

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by combining the chemical prefix 'prop-' (from 'propionic acid', derived from Greek 'protos' meaning 'first' and 'pion' meaning 'fat') with the alkane suffix '-ane'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Propane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/propane
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