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propane

(US, synecdoche) LPG.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, synecdoche) LPG.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

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

Origin: From clipping of propionic acid + , from , from Ancient Greek πρό + πίων. Analyzable as , borrowing or. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • Hank looks super slick in that Strickland Propane jacket

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • As a kid we had a 16 foot Glendale Glendette ... Propane stove but only ice box and no bathroom. We used to get bigger blocks of ice and food pur on top and at side of ice blocks.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • NEW | F26022317 | NATURAL GAS/PROPANE | Loc: PRIVATE RD/SCOTIA AV | Units: EN8,LA9 | Stns: HF08,HF09 | 05/05/26 12:18

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • I meant as a refrigerant working fluid. Early units used ammonia, for a long time, various CFCs (like Freon) were used, these days in civilized countries, propane is used, but in the United States, we're stuck with less efficient but more profitable hCFCs.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • YITAHOME Propane Fire Pit Table 30 Inch Table Top Firepit Round Gas Fire Pits for Outside Patio 50,000 BTU Auto-Ignition Propane Fire Table with Lid, Waterproof Cover, Lava Rock, Hook 🛒 Check on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DP48M8K1/?tag=sersart2024-20

    Bluesky· May 2026
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