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liquefied petroleum gas

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun liquefied petroleum gas has 1 sense
  1. liquefied petroleum gas, bottled gas - hydrocarbon gases, usually propane or butane, kept under pressure
    --1 is a kind of gas; hydrocarbon

Definitions from the Web

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Description:

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a flammable hydrocarbon gas mixture commonly used as fuel in heating appliances, cooking equipment, and vehicles. It is produced through the refining process of crude oil or natural gas. LPG consists mainly of propane and butane, with small amounts of other gases.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

As a Fuel for Heating Appliances

Sample Sentence: Many households use liquefied petroleum gas for their heating needs during the winter months.

Sense 2:

As a Fuel for Cooking Equipment

Sample Sentence: The campers brought a portable stove that runs on liquefied petroleum gas to prepare their meals during their camping trip.

Sense 3:

As a Fuel for Vehicles

Sample Sentence: The taxi fleet in the city switched from gasoline to liquefied petroleum gas to reduce emissions and save on fuel costs.

Sense 4:

As a Raw Material for Petrochemical Industry

Sample Sentence: Liquefied petroleum gas serves as a crucial raw material for the production of various petrochemicals, such as plastics and synthetic fibers.

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