compressed petroleum gas
compressed petroleum gas
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Definition of compressed petroleum gas words
- noun compressed petroleum gas a gas liquefied by compression, consisting of flammable hydrocarbons, as propane and butane, obtained as a by-product from the refining of petroleum or from natural gas: used chiefly as a domestic fuel in rural areas, as an industrial and motor fuel, and in organic synthesis, especially of synthetic rubber. 1
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Origin of compressed petroleum gas
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25
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Parts of speech for Compressed petroleum gas
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compressed petroleum gas popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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