Autogas
//ˈɔtoʊˌɡæs// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 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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