biogas

or bi·o-gas

[ bahy-oh-gas ]

noun
  1. any gas fuel derived from the decay of organic matter, as the mixture of methane and carbon dioxide produced by the bacterial decomposition of sewage, manure, garbage, or plant crops.

Origin of biogas

1
First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + gas

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British Dictionary definitions for biogas

biogas

/ (ˈbaɪəʊˌɡæs) /


noun
  1. a gas that is produced by the action of bacteria on organic waste matter: used as a fuel

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Scientific definitions for biogas

biogas

[ ō-găs′ ]


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