propane

Etymology

Analyzable as prop- + -ane, borrowing or calque of German Propan.

noun

  1. (organic chemistry) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₃H₈, a constituent of natural gas.
    Propane gas is used for cooking and cylinder containers are placed to one side of the underframe, with battery boxes and electrical control boxes at the other side. 1960 April, “Restaurant cars and multiple-units”, in Trains Illustrated, page 222

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