Blau gas

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

German Blaugas. Named after its inventor, Hermann Blau.

Noun

Blau gas (uncountable)

  1. An artificial illuminating gas similar to propane, manufactured by decomposing mineral oils in retorts by heat and compressing the resulting naphtha into liquid.
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