legal Definition of proprietary plural proprietaries 1: something that is used, produced, or marketed under exclusive legal right of the inventor or maker; specifically: a drug (as a patent medicine) that is protected by secrecy, patent, or copyright against free competition as to name, product, composition, or process of manufacture
What are some of the natural resources in Alberta, Canada? A: Natural resources of Alberta, Canada, include natural gas, oil, minerals, coal and the Athabasca oil sands. Especially rich in resources, this vast region ... Full Answer >
Natural gas (fossil fuel). 1  Methane and some other gases trapped between seams of rock under the earth's surface. 2  Pipes are sunk into the ground to release the gas. 3  Often used in houses for heating and cooking. 4  Gas is a ready-made fuel. 5  It is a relatively cheap form of energy.