propane
noun
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Definition of propane
: 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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Van Spronsen, 69, was trying to ignite a propane tank when he was confronted by officers, who opened fire. — Fox News, "Washington ICE detention center attack seen in video, ex-acting director says 'thousands' could have died," 15 Aug. 2019 Put away grills, propane tanks, or other flammable materials that may be in your yard. — Claire Wolters, National Geographic, "Wildfires, explained," 11 Aug. 2019 People living in one- and two-family homes are allowed to have a standard backyard barbecue with a propane tank and a grate. — Ronda Kaysen, New York Times, "Let’s Go Over the Summer Barbecue Rules," 10 Aug. 2019 The tower comes complete with a propane stove and heater, double bed, and historic tower log books and fire-spotting table. — Ryan Wichelns, The Know, "The best hut trips in Colorado for summertime adventures," 18 July 2019 Fires in Chugach State Park are limited to propane stoves and charcoal cooking grills. — Anchorage Daily News, "It’s Independence Day and fire danger in Anchorage and across Southcentral Alaska is very high. What you need to know.," 2 July 2019 Surveillance video caught him approaching the center before dawn on a Saturday, holding what appeared to be an AR-15-style rifle, setting flares beneath a propane tank, igniting his car, and tossing Molotov cocktails. — Nr Editors, National Review, "The Week," 25 July 2019 Van Spronsen was trying to ignite a propane tank when he was confronted by the officers, who opened fire. — Fox News, "Washington ICE detention center attacker Willem Van Spronsen wrote 'I am Antifa' manifesto before assault," 16 July 2019 Police said Van Spronsen had a rifle, caused a vehicle to catch fire and attempted to ignite a large propane tank and set buildings on fire. — Washington Post, "The Latest: Man killed at immigration jail shot many times," 15 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'propane.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for propane
propane
noun
English Language Learners Definition of propane
: a colorless gas that is used for cooking and heating
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propane
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pro·pane
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Medical Definition of propane
: 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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