a. 1. (Chem.) Combined with carbon in the manner of a carburet or carbide. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Saturated or impregnated with some volatile carbon compound; as, water gas is carbureted to increase its illuminating power. [ Written also carburetted. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Carbureted hydrogen gas, any one of several gaseous compounds of carbon and hydrogen, some of with make up illuminating gas. -- Light carbureted hydrogen, methane (CH4), also called marsh gas, and fire damp. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
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