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natural gas

 
pronunciation:
nae chr l gaes [or] naech rl gaes
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part of speech: noun
definition: Natural gas is a mixtures of gases that is found in the earth's crust. Engineers run the gas from the ground through pipes and eventually into buildings. Natural gas is burned and used as a fuel. Many people use natural gas in their homes, where they use it for heat and for cooking on their stove.
Nick's parents cook with electricity, and his grandparents cook with natural gas.
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