producer gas

noun

1. a gas composed of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and nitrogen, obtained by passing air and steam through incandescent coke: used as an industrial fuel, in certain gas engines, and in the manufacture of ammonia.

producer gas

noun

1. See water gas
   a mixture of carbon monoxide and nitrogen produced by passing air over hot coke, used mainly as a fuel Also calledair gas See also water gas

Word History and Origins

Origin of producer gas¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

For engines driven by producer-gas magneto-igniters are preferable to cells and batteries.

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So far as the fuel supply of the engine is concerned, the causes of stoppage will vary if street-gas or producer-gas be employed.

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Especially in producer-gas engines is an excess of cylinder-lubricant likely to cause such accidents.

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If producer-gas be used, stoppages may be occasioned by a sudden change in the quality, quantity, or temperature of the gas.

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Indeed, for a long time the name of Dowson was coupled with producer-gas itself.

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