noun
Uncommon
propane
PROH-payn
Propane (noun) means a flammable gas, C3H8, used as fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles. Example: “They filled the propane tank before the camping trip.”
noun
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A flammable gas, C3H8, used as fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles.
"They filled the propane tank before the camping trip."
How to use propane
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common fuel gas, often stored in tanks for grills, heaters, and stoves.
Common pairings
propane tank
propane gas grill
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Word forms
- Plural
- propanes
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Etymology
Formed from propionic acid plus the chemical suffix -ane; propionic in turn comes from Greek prō- plus píōn ("fat").
Synonyms
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E944 when used as a propellant
Rhymes for propane
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What does “propane” mean?
The word “propane” means a flammable gas, C3H8, used as fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles. In plain terms, a common fuel gas, often stored in tanks for grills, heaters, and stoves.
How do you pronounce “propane”?
“Propane” is pronounced PROH-payn (/ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “propane” in a sentence?
Here is “propane” used in a sentence: “They filled the propane tank before the camping trip.”
What is another word for “propane”?
Words with a similar meaning to “propane” include E944 when used as a propellant.
What part of speech is “propane”?
“Propane” is a noun.
Where does the word “propane” come from?
The word “propane” comes from Greek. Formed from propionic acid plus the chemical suffix -ane; propionic in turn comes from Greek prō- plus píōn ("fat").
Is “propane” a common word?
“Propane” is an uncommon word in modern English.
