natural gas

/ˈnætʃərəl ˌgæs/
/ˈnætʃrəl gæs/
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Other forms: natural gases

Definitions of natural gas
  1. noun
    a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
    synonyms: gas
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    type of:
    fossil fuel
    fuel consisting of the remains of organisms preserved in rocks in the earth's crust with high carbon and hydrogen content
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/ˈnætʃərəl ˌgæs/
UK
/ˈnætʃrəl gæs/
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