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Concept information

Preferred term

synthesis gas

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A mixture of gases produced as feedstock for the synthesis of chemical compounds, for example, hydrogen and carbon monoxide used as the starting material for the production of ammonia derivatives, methanol, and hydrocarbons.

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Synonyms

  • syngas

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/238554

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