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producer gas

noun

  1. a gas composed of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and nitrogen, obtained by passing air and steam through incandescent coke: used as an industrial fuel, in certain gas engines, and in the manufacture of ammonia.


producer gas

noun

  1. a mixture of carbon monoxide and nitrogen produced by passing air over hot coke, used mainly as a fuel Also calledair gas See also water gas
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of producer gas1

First recorded in 1890–95
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Example Sentences

For engines driven by producer-gas magneto-igniters are preferable to cells and batteries.

So far as the fuel supply of the engine is concerned, the causes of stoppage will vary if street-gas or producer-gas be employed.

Especially in producer-gas engines is an excess of cylinder-lubricant likely to cause such accidents.

If producer-gas be used, stoppages may be occasioned by a sudden change in the quality, quantity, or temperature of the gas.

Indeed, for a long time the name of Dowson was coupled with producer-gas itself.

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