gasometer

[ gas-om-i-ter ]

noun

1. an apparatus for measuring and storing gas in a laboratory.
2. British. a large tank or cylindrical reservoir of gas, as at a gasworks, to be piped to homes, factories, etc.

gasometer

/ ɡæsˈɒmɪtə /

noun

1. a nontechnical name for gasholder

Word History and Origins

Origin of gasometer¹

From the French word gazomètre, dating back to 1785–95. See gas, -o-, -meter

Example Sentences

On the left, Zonnebeke Pond, the ruined chteau, and the remains of a gasometer come into sight (photo below).

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The carriage then passed the gasometer, and rapidly bent into the street leading to the Villa Glori.

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They had disconnected the gas at the gasometer and cut the electric wires, and the city was plunged in darkness.

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Then as more gas comes in to take up this room, the gasometer keeps on rising slowly.

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Now air is forced through my paraffin carburettor and the vapour resulting is fed to that gasometer in the bows of the boat.

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