marsh gas

/ˌmɑrʃ ˈgæs/
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Other forms: marsh gases

Definitions of marsh gas
  1. noun
    methane gas produced when vegetation decomposes in water
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    type of:
    methane
    a colorless, odorless gas used as a fuel
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