Glossary: Liquefied petroleum gas

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Liquefied petroleum gas

Similar term(s): LPG.

Definition:

A mixture of butane, propane and other light hydrocarbons derived from refining crude oil. This gas mixture can be cooled or subjected to moderate pressure to be transformed into a liquid state to facilitate storage and transportation.

Source: GreenFacts

Related words:

Fossil fuel(s)

Translation(s):

Español: Gas licuado del petróleo
Français: Gaz de pétrole liquéfié
Nederlands: Vloeibaar petroleumgas

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