Autogas
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔtoʊˌɡæs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autogas is a noun meaning (US, Canada, aviation) Automotive gasoline suitable for use in piston-engined gasoline-powered aircraft.
Meaning
(US, Canada, aviation) Automotive gasoline suitable for use in piston-engined gasoline-powered aircraft.
More Meanings
- (UK, Australia) Synonym of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Example Sentences
Autogas can be obtained for a fraction of the cost of avgas, but its use is not without controversy.
Petrol ... 20.3% more than autogas ... The results conclusively demonstrate the carbon benefits of autogas vehicles
Autogas is the common name for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) when it is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines in vehicles.
In the area of autogas volatility, a Reid vapor pressure of 9.0 to 15 is very common, compared to the vapor pressure of avgas, which is 5.5 to 7.
Word Forms
- autogases
- autogasses
Synonyms for autogas
Depending on context, synonyms include mogas.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include av-gas, gasolene, gasoline, gasser, gasoliner, gasogen.
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