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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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The butanes of today, properly cared for, can easily offer a lifetime of service and may well be something that can be passed down from one generation to the next. Butanes are a strong presence in domestic refrigerators and freezers. |
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