noun
- Plural of propane; a colorless, odorless flammable gas (C₃H₈) used as fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles.
Usage: Usually used in the singular form 'propane' when referring to the substance in general; 'propanes' is used when referring to multiple containers, types, or quantities of propane.
Examples
- The restaurant uses several propanes to fuel its grills.
- We need to refill the propanes before winter arrives.
- Different propanes may have slightly different additives for safety.
- The delivery truck brought three new propanes for the farm.
- Propanes are stored in pressurized tanks for safety.