olefiant gas

noun

ole·​fi·​ant gas
¦ōlə¦fīənt-;
ōˈlēf|ēənt-,
ōˈlef|
archaic

Word History

Etymology

partial translation of French gaz oléfiant, from gaz gas + oléfiant, from olé- ole- + -fiant, present participle of -fier -fy

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“Olefiant gas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olefiant%20gas. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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