propane

noun/ˈproʊpeɪn/

Frequency rank: #10,526 most common English word

Meaning

A flammable hydrocarbon gas used as fuel for heating, cooking, and engines.

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Example sentence

The camping stove runs on propane gas stored in a small cylinder.

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