ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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

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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