gasworks

English

noun
Definitions
  • A factory where coal is converted to coal gas and coke.

Etymology

Affix from English gas (mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter) + English works.

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works

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