coal gas

/ˌkoʊl ˈgæs/
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Other forms: coal gases

Definitions of coal gas
  1. noun
    gaseous mixture produced by distillation of bituminous coal and used for heating and lighting
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    types:
    town gas
    coal gas manufactured for domestic and industrial use
    type of:
    fuel
    a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
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