marsh gas

n. Methane.

marsh gas

n (Elements & Compounds) a hydrocarbon gas largely composed of methane formed when organic material decays in the absence of air

marsh′ gas`

n. a gaseous decomposition product of organic matter, consisting primarily of methane. Also called swamp gas. [1775–85]

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marsh gas - methane gas produced when vegetation decomposes in watermethane - a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel

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marsh gas

marsh gas:

see methanemethane
, CH₄, colorless, odorless, gaseous saturated hydrocarbon; the simplest alkane. It is less dense than air, melts at −184&degC;, and boils at −161.4&degC;. It is combustible and can form explosive mixtures with air.
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marsh gas

[′märsh ‚gas] (geochemistry) Combustible gas, consisting chiefly of methane, produced as a result of decay of vegetation in stagnant water.

marsh gas

a hydrocarbon gas largely composed of methane formed when organic material decays in the absence of air

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noun methane gas produced when vegetation decomposes in water

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