Avgas

/ˈævɡæs/ noun

Short for aviation gasoline, a specially formulated fuel used in small aircraft and propeller-driven planes.

A modern blend or abbreviation combining 'aviation' and 'gasoline,' created in the 20th century as aviation became an industry. The term reflects how English readily creates compound shorthand for technical products.

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