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sew·er gas

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sewer gasnoun

    foul-smelling gas that forms in sewers

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  1. sewer gas

    Sewer gas refers to a complex mixture of toxic and non-toxic gases produced or released during the degradation of household and industrial waste in sewer systems. This gas typically contains hydrogen sulfide, methane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, ammonia, and other chemicals. In enclosed spaces, high concentrations of these gases can be hazardous to health or life.

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  1. Sewer gas

    Sewer gas is a complex mixture of toxic and nontoxic gases produced and collected in sewage systems by the decomposition of organic household or industrial wastes, typical components of sewage. Sewer gases may include hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, methane, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Improper disposal of petroleum products such as gasoline and mineral spirits contribute to sewer gas hazards. Sewer gases are of concern due to their odor, health effects, and potential for creating fire or explosions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sewer gas in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sewer gas in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of sewer gas in a Sentence

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    When we arrived on site there is a school and its grounds over the proposed site for research, being in an urban environment also presents its challenges with subsurface electrical, sewer, gas lines and other buried items.

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