syngas

/ˈsɪnɡæs/
noun
  1. A mixture of gases, mainly carbon monoxide and hydrogen, produced from materials like coal, natural gas, or biomass, used as fuel or to make chemicals.
    • Syngas can be converted into liquid fuels like diesel and gasoline.
    • Scientists are developing new ways to produce syngas from agricultural waste.
    • The factory uses syngas to generate electricity for its operations.