syngas
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of syngas
First recorded in 1970–75; syn(thetic) + gas
Example Sentences
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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
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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