What is the meaning of PROPANE?

PROPANE is a natural hydrocarbon occurring in a gaseous state under normal atmospheric pressure and temperature, however, propane is usually liquefied through pressurization for transportation and storage. Propane is primarily used for rural heating and cooking and as a fuel gas in areas not serviced by natural gas mains and as a petrochemical feed stock.

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). propane. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/propane/definitions/1161341
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "propane" http://smartdefine.org/propane/definitions/1161341 (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, propane, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/propane/definitions/1161341>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "propane" 21 October 2010. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/propane/definitions/1161341>
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