biogas

noun

bio·​gas ˈbī-ō-ˌgas 

: a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide produced by the bacterial decomposition of organic wastes and used as a fuel

Examples of biogas in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anaerobic digestion instead captures the energy contained in organic material and converts it into biogas, creating a pathway to recover both energy and other resources. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

The Bloom Energy fuel cell technology also has the flexibility to operate on cleaner fuels like hydrogen or biogas, along with being more compatible with carbon-capture systems. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

In 2023 the company started planning to install a gas boiler, using biogas or renewable natural gas, as monthly bills for their electric water heaters were becoming unaffordable. — Kyle Devine, Longreads, 14 July 2026

Clean cooking refers to the use of low-emission fuels and technologies, such as ethanol, biogas and electricity, instead of traditional fuels like charcoal and firewood. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above