What is another word for coal gas?
Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊl ɡˈas] (IPA) 
Coal gas is a flammable gas that is generated by the incomplete combustion of coal. There are different names and synonyms used for coal gas depending on the region it is used, the method of production and its source material. One of the common alternative names used for coal gas is town gas, derived from the use of coal gas in towns and cities during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Other synonyms for coal gas include Illuminating gas, manufactured gas, blue gas, fueling gas, and water gas. These synonyms have their unique meanings, and they are often used interchangeably, with the context of use dictating the appropriate term to use.
