Propane

Pronunciation

• enPR: prō'pān' IPA: /ˈproÊŠpeɪn/

Origin

prop- (from propionic acid) + -ane

Full definition of propane

Noun

1. (organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₃H₈, a constituent of natural gas.

Synonyms

• E944 when used as a propellant

Derived terms

• cyclopropane
• propanelike

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