marsh gas

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahrsh gas]
- /mɑrʃ gæs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahrsh gas]
- /mɑrʃ gæs/

Definitions of marsh gas words

noun marsh gas a gaseous decomposition product of organic matter, consisting primarily of methane. 1
noun marsh gas methane formed from decayed matter 1
noun marsh gas a hydrocarbon gas largely composed of methane formed when organic material decays in the absence of air 0
noun marsh gas a gaseous product, chiefly methane, formed from decomposing vegetable matter, as in marshes 0
noun marsh gas (chemistry) methane. 0

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Origin of marsh gas

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1775-85

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Parts of speech for Marsh gas

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marsh gas popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for marsh gas

noun marsh gas

methane — a colorless, odorless, flammable gas, CH 4 , the main constituent of marsh gas and the firedamp of coal mines, obtained commercially from natural gas: the first member of the methane, or alkane, series of hydrocarbons.

Just one Synonym for marsh gas