: 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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The original series, which featured everyone’s favorite purveyor of propane (and propane accessories), Hank Hill, and his family, lasted for 13 seasons.
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Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Natural gas is lighter than air and will dissipate, whereas propane gas sinks low.
—Jared Rubado, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
This size is the equivalent of five green propane bottles.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
This propane gas grill offers straightforward performance for preparing your favorite BBQ meals with ease.
—Nora Colomer
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Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 7 July 2025
Natural gas is lighter than air and will dissipate, whereas propane gas sinks low.
—Jared Rubado, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
This size is the equivalent of five green propane bottles.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 5 July 2025
This propane gas grill offers straightforward performance for preparing your favorite BBQ meals with ease.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
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“Propane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propane. Accessed 23 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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