propane
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
prop- (from propionic acid) + -ane
Pronunciation [edit]
Noun [edit]
propane (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C3H8, a constituent of natural gas.
Synonyms [edit]
- E944 when used as a propellant
Derived terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C3H8