'Light carbureted hydrogen' definitions:

Definition of 'Light carbureted hydrogen'

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  • Carbureted \Car"bu*ret`ed\, a.
  • 1. (Chem.) Combined with carbon in the manner of a carburet or carbide. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Saturated or impregnated with some volatile carbon compound; as, water gas is carbureted to increase its illuminating power. [Written also carburetted.] [1913 Webster]
  • Carbureted hydrogen gas, any one of several gaseous compounds of carbon and hydrogen, some of with make up illuminating gas.
  • Light carbureted hydrogen, methane (CH4), also called marsh gas, and fire damp. [1913 Webster +PJC] Carburetor