bottled gas

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bottled gas

A worker connects a new cylinder of bottled gas to a camping stove.

Definition

Noun: 1. A fuel gas stored and transported under pressure in portable containers: "Bottled gas" refers to hydrocarbon gases, typically propane or butane, that are compressed into a liquid state and stored in metal cylinders or tanks for use as fuel.

Usage
  • "Bottled gas" is an uncountable noun referring to the fuel itself. The container is called a "gas cylinder," "propane tank," or "butane canister."
  • It is commonly used for heating, cooking, and lighting in situations where a piped gas supply is not available, such as in caravans (RVs), camping, or rural homes.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The cabin uses bottled gas for cooking and heating.
    • We need to replace the empty bottled gas cylinder before we can use the barbecue.
    • Always store bottled gas cylinders in a well-ventilated area outdoors.
Advanced Usage
  • "to run on bottled gas": to be powered by bottled gas.
    • The heater runs on bottled gas.
  • The term is often used generically, but specific types are usually named: liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), propane, or butane.
Variants and Related Words
  • LPG / Liquefied Petroleum Gas (n): The technical term for flammable hydrocarbon gases liquefied by pressure, commonly propane or butane. This is often synonymous with "bottled gas."
  • Propane (n): A specific type of hydrocarbon gas (C₃H₈) commonly sold as bottled gas.
  • Butane (n): A specific type of hydrocarbon gas (C₄H₁₀) often used in smaller containers for portable stoves.
  • Cylinder / Tank (n): The pressurized metal container that holds the bottled gas.
Synonyms
  • LPG
  • Propane (when referring to that specific type)
  • Camping gas (in a recreational context)
Related Phrases
  • Gas cylinder exchange: A service where an empty bottled gas cylinder is swapped for a full one.
    • Many hardware stores offer a gas cylinder exchange.
  • Bottled gas delivery: A service that delivers full cylinders to a home or business.
    • We have a scheduled bottled gas delivery every month.
bottled gas

A worker connects a new cylinder of bottled gas to a camping stove.

Noun
  1. hydrocarbon gases, usually propane or butane, kept under pressure

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