syngas
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of syngas
First recorded in 1970–75; syn(thetic) + gas
Example Sentences
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The metallic Ni observed after a reaction may simply form when nickel oxide is reduced by syngas at high temperatures, rather than representing the species that actually performs the catalysis.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
In countries lacking oil reserves, syngas derived from coal or natural gas is critical for making diesel and gasoline fuels.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024
Twelve is partnering with Emerging Fuels Technology, based in Tulsa, Okla., which will license its approved process for turning the syngas into jet fuel.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 12, 2023
The other uses light from the red end of the spectrum to convert carbon dioxide and protons to syngas or hydrogen.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2023
"Subsequently, as hydrogen from syngas is replaced by green hydrogen, the entire syngas will be converted to chemicals."
From Reuters ● Feb. 12, 2022
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