light carbureted hydrogen

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light carbureted hydrogen - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Carbureted \Car"bu*ret`ed\, a.
     1. (Chem.) Combined with carbon in the manner of a carburet
        or carbide.
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     2. Saturated or impregnated with some volatile carbon
        compound; as, water gas is carbureted to increase its
        illuminating power. [Written also carburetted.]
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     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