gasoscope

English

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) An apparatus for detecting the presence of dangerous gas, as for example in a mine or in a house.

Etymology

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

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms