German word

Erdgas

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːɐ̯tˌgaːs/

Meaning

  • neuter nounnatural gas

Example

Das Auto fährt mit Erdgas.

The car runs on natural gas.

Illustration for Erdgas (natural gas)

More examples

Die Erdgasversorgung wurde nach dem Winter verbessert.

The natural gas supply was improved after the winter.

Core concept

An underground energy source is extracted, distributed, and burned to power a car, heat a building, or run equipment.

Common phrases

  • Erdgasversorgung

    natural gas supply

  • Erdgasvorkommen

    natural gas deposits

  • Erdgasimport

    natural gas imports

Similar words

Gas: A broad term for a gas, including gas used as fuel in homes and industry.
Methan: A flammable gas made of one carbon and four hydrogen atoms, and a main part of natural gas.
Heizöl: A liquid petroleum product used as fuel for heating.
Erdöl: A liquid fossil fuel found underground and refined into gasoline, diesel, and other products.

Definition in German

Erdgas ist ein natürliches, meist aus Methan bestehendes Brennstoffgas, das in unterirdischen Lagerstätten vorkommt und zur Energiegewinnung genutzt wird.

Word origin

Erdgas is a transparent German compound of Erde, 'earth', and Gas; Gas is a learned borrowing that entered German through Western European languages.

Usage tips

  • The adjective erdgasbetrieben means powered by natural gas and commonly describes vehicles, appliances, and heating systems.

Opposites

  • Erneuerbare Energienrenewable energynoun

Related words

  • Erdgasversorgungnatural gas supplynoun
  • Erdgasimportnatural gas importnoun

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