biogas

or bi·o-gas

[ bahy-oh-gas ]

noun

1. any gas fuel derived from the decay of organic matter, as the mixture of methane and carbon dioxide produced by the bacterial decomposition of sewage, manure, garbage, or plant crops.

biogas

/ ˈbaɪəʊˌɡæs /

noun

1. a gas that is produced by the action of bacteria on organic waste matter: used as a fuel

biogas

/ bī′ō-găs′ /

1. See under biofuel

Word History and Origins

Origin of biogas¹

First recorded in 1970–75; bio- + gas

Example Sentences

The quarry's owner said it had recorded an odour from a biogas facility on the nearby Aycliffe Industrial Estate.

From BBC

Ashcourt said there had been "odour emanating from a biogas facility on the nearby industrial estate at Newton Aycliffe".

From BBC

Bio Capital, which runs Warrens Emerald Biogas waste treatment plant on the industrial estate, said it operated "fully in accordance with the permits and environmental regulations set by the authorities".

From BBC

Instead, food waste is used to create compost, animal feed or biogas.

From New York Times

That means building more composting facilities or putting in machines that create biogas from organic waste.

From New York Times