Propane

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(Chem.) A heavy gaseous hydrocarbon, C3H8, of the paraffin series, occurring naturally dissolved in crude petroleum, and also made artificially; - called also propyl hydride.

Noun

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propane - colorless gas found in natural gas and petroleum; used as a fuel

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