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butaneAlkane (saturated hydrocarbon) derived from natural gas and as a product of the fractional distillation of crude oil (unrefined petroleum). Liquefied under pressure, it is used as a fuel for industrial and domestic purposes (for example, in portable cookers). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Heaven's Gate also left behind about 300 sacks of cement and mortar, ladders, dozens of folding chairs, generators, heaters, tanks of butane gas, a small sawmill and a large sign at the gate reading ``Monastery. Totalgaz operates and provides LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas), propane and butane gas, bottled and bulk gas products, to domestic, industrial and agricultural companies. Longoria Derby, has 1,500 employees and is comprised of numerous business interests, including automotive, food, butane gas, transportation and real estate divisions. |
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