autogas1
/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)ɡas/US
noun
Petrol, especially as contrasted with aviation fuel.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Lima News. From auto + gas.
autogas2
/ˈɔːtə(ʊ)ɡas/noun
1 US. Exhaust gas and fumes from a car engine.
2A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons in the liquid state, typically used as a car fuel; liquefied petroleum gas.
- Autogas is typically based on propane, butane, or a combination of the two..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Alaska Citizen (Fairbanks). From auto + gas.