English word propane comes from English prop-, English -ane
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| prop- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 3 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds. |
| -ane | English (eng) | (chemistry) A simple binary compound of hydrogen and a nonmetal or metalloid.. (organic chemistry) A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.. Variant of -an, usually with differentiation (germane, humane, urbane), but sometimes alone (mundane). |
| propane | English (eng) | (organic compound) An aliphatic hydrocarbon, C3H8, a constituent of natural gas. |