Where does “syngas” come from?
Syngas is a shortening of synthesis gas, a blend of carbon monoxide and hydrogen produced through chemical synthesis processes, first termed in English in the 20th century.
syngas (English): synthesis gas or coal gas
Definitions
- synthesis gas or coal gas
Ancestry of “syngas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | synthesis gas | The gas obtained by heating coal and steam; coal... |