"air gas" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} air gas (uncountable)
  1. A kind of gas made by forcing air through a volatile hydrocarbon, such as the lighter petroleums. The air is so saturated with combustible vapour as to be a convenient illuminating and heating agent. Tags: uncountable
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