👉 The term "ephorate" in its current context refers to a type of natural gas produced from the combustion of organic matter. In general, an "ephorate" is a mixture of gases that has been compressed and condensed into a solid form. In the context of natural gas production, an "ephorate" could be used as a term to describe the process of liquefying and condensing natural gas in a specific container or vessel before it can be collected and refined. The resulting product would