Autogas

//ˈɔtoʊˌɡæs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Automotive gasoline suitable for use in piston-engined gasoline-powered aircraft. Canada, US, countable, uncountable

    "Cylinder cracks are nothing new, however, and there is no reason to expect autogas-burning engines to have a higher incidence of head cracking than avgas-users."

  2. 2
    Synonym of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Australia, UK, countable, uncountable

    "Petrol ... 20.3% more than autogas ... The results conclusively demonstrate the carbon benefits of autogas vehicles"

Example

More examples

"Cylinder cracks are nothing new, however, and there is no reason to expect autogas-burning engines to have a higher incidence of head cracking than avgas-users."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Blend of automotive + gas.

Etymology 2

Blend of automotive + gas (originally a trade name "Autogas", but now a common noun)

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