Blau gas

noun

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

OriginGerman Blaugas →
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Meanings

nounBlau gas (uncountable)

alternative Blaugas

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

Origin

  1. GermanBlaugas
  2. EnglishBlau gas

German Blaugas. Named after its inventor, Hermann Blau.

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APA

Blau gas. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Blau%20gas

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Chicago

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