marsh gas
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marsh gas
n.
Methane.
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marsh gas
n
(Elements & Compounds) a hydrocarbon gas largely composed of methane formed when organic material decays in the absence of air
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marsh′ gas`
n.
a gaseous decomposition product of organic matter, consisting primarily of methane. Also called swamp gas.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() methane - a colorless odorless gas used as a fuel |
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