gazogene

[ gaz-uh-jeen ]

noun

1. an apparatus for impregnating a liquid with a gas, especially carbon dioxide.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gazogene¹

From the French word gazogène, dating back to 1850–55. See gas, -o-, -gen

Example Sentences

Gazogene, gaz′o-jēn, n. an instrument for manufacturing aerated waters, usually for domestic use, by the action of an acid on an alkali carbonate.

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This should be washed before it is used again for filling the gazogene.

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Pamela, who had not a notion what a gazogene was, gasped the required surprise and horror and said, "But how did she do it?" which was the safest remark she could think of.

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"Robina," said Miss Teenie gloomily, "could break a steam-roller let alone a gazogene."

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