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syngas

American  
[sin-gas] / ˈsɪnˌgæs /

noun

  1. synthetic natural gas. synthetic fuel


Etymology

Origin of syngas

First recorded in 1970–75; syn(thetic) + gas

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Moreover, syngas components can be used to make other commodity chemicals.

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

Experts at Cambridge University say syngas produced by artificial photosynthesis could bridge the gap between fossil fuels and clean 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

In situ surface chemistries and catalytic performances of ceria doped with palladium, platinum, and rhodium in methane partial oxidation for the production of syngas.

From Nature Nov. 28, 2017

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