燃气 (rán qì) — gas (as fuel, e.g. natural gas, coal gas, methane)
Definition
燃气 is combustible gas used as fuel for cooking and heating. Narrower than 气体 (any gas) and more specific than 燃料 (any fuel); 煤气 is just one type of 燃气.
noun
gas (as fuel, e.g. natural gas, coal gas, methane)
Examples
- 燃气。Zhè ge xiǎo qū yǐ jīng tōng le rán qì guǎn dào.This residential area has already had gas pipes installed.
- 燃气。Shǐ yòng rán qì zuò fàn bǐ yòng diàn pián yi.Cooking with gas is cheaper than using electricity.
- 燃气，。Qǐng dìng qī jiǎn chá rán qì shè bèi, què bǎo ān quán.Please regularly check gas equipment to ensure safety.
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