biogas

or bi·o-gas

[ bahy-oh-gas ]
/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌgæs /

noun

any gas fuel derived from the decay of organic matter, as the mixture of methane and carbon dioxide produced by the bacterial decomposition of sewage, manure, garbage, or plant crops.

Origin of biogas

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + gas

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British Dictionary definitions for biogas

biogas
/ (ˈbaɪəʊˌɡæs) /

noun

a gas that is produced by the action of bacteria on organic waste matter: used as a fuel

Scientific definitions for biogas

biogas
[ bīō-găs′ ]

See under biofuel.