water gas

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English

Noun

water gas (uncountable)

A mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced by passing steam over hot coke; used as a domestic fuel, a town gas and/or illuminating gas.

Coordinate terms

(types of gas) coal gas, natural gas, producer gas, synthesis gas

Related terms

gaslight (noun), gasworks

Translations

mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide

German: Wassergas n

Anagrams

gas water

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