water gas (Meaning)
Wordnet
water gas (n)
a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide with small amounts of other gases; made by blowing steam over hot coke or coal
Webster
water gas ()
See under Gas.
Synonyms & Antonyms of water gas
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water gas Sentence Examples
- Water gas is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced when steam is passed over hot coke.
- It was once used as an illuminant, the name "water gas" arising from the method of production.
- The water gas reaction is endothermic, meaning it requires heat to proceed.
- The production of water gas is accompanied by the formation of carbon dioxide.
- Water gas is an important intermediate in the production of hydrogen.
- Water gas is also used as a fuel in internal combustion engines.
- The calorific value of water gas is lower than that of natural gas.
- Water gas is toxic and can cause death if inhaled.
- The use of water gas has declined in recent years due to the availability of cheaper and cleaner alternatives.
- Today, water gas is primarily used as a feedstock in chemical processes.
FAQs About the word water gas
a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide with small amounts of other gases; made by blowing steam over hot coke or coalSee under Gas.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Water gas is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced when steam is passed over hot coke.
It was once used as an illuminant, the name "water gas" arising from the method of production.
The water gas reaction is endothermic, meaning it requires heat to proceed.
The production of water gas is accompanied by the formation of carbon dioxide.
