Etymology

Blau gas

Today it means: An artificial illuminating gas similar to propane, manufactured by decomposing mineral oils in retorts by heat and compressing the resulting naphtha into liquid. Full definition →

German Blaugas
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  1. German · borrowed fromBlaugas
  2. English todayBlau gas

German Blaugas. Named after its inventor, Hermann Blau.

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