gasometer

English

/ɡæˈsɑmɪtɚ/, /ɡæˈsɒmɪtə/

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) An apparatus used to store or measure gas or the flow of gas, particularly in a laboratory setting.
  • A large tank or reservoir for storing gas; a gasholder.

Etymology

Derived from French gazomètre affix from English gas (mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter).

Origin

English

gas

Gloss

mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter

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