gas-fired
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of gas-fired
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Italy's proposal to compensate operators of gas-fired plants for ETS permits also changes "the rules mid-game," Petrovich said.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
"Investors are likely to focus on Japanese companies tied to gas-fired power generation, crude oil exports, and synthetic diamonds," sectors targeted by these initial US investments, noted analysts at Tokai Tokyo Intelligence.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
The firm acquired Cogentrix Energy, an operator of natural gas-fired plants, early last year from larger private equity peer Carlyle Group for $3 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
That’s creating exit opportunities for private-equity firms that own gas-fired plants, and most are taking advantage of the hot market to sell the assets at high valuations, according to industry lawyers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
Holmes joined the Huntley Manufacturing Company, of Silver Creek, N.Y., which began to build the Monitor gas-fired direct-flame coffee roasters.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
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