natural gasnoun [ U ]
uk/ˌnætʃ.ər.əl ˈɡæs/us/ˌnætʃ.ɚ.əl ˈɡæs/gas, found underground, that is used as a fuel
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Fuels
- -fired
- alternative energy
- anthracite
- biodiesel
- biomass
- briquette
- coal-fired
- coke
- denatured alcohol
- fuel
- fuel poverty
- fuel rod
- fuel-efficient
- gasometer
- hickory chips
- oil
- oil-fired
- propellant
- slack
- wind farm
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Examples from literature
- Wood, coal, oil, petrol, and natural gas are all different kinds of fuel.