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- [gas-om-i-ter]
- /gæsˈɒm ɪ tər/
- /ɡæsˈɒm.ɪ.tər/
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- [gas-om-i-ter]
- /gæsˈɒm ɪ tər/
Definitions of gasometer word
- noun gasometer an apparatus for measuring and storing gas in a laboratory. 1
- noun gasometer British. a large tank or cylindrical reservoir of gas, as at a gasworks, to be piped to homes, factories, etc. 1
- noun gasometer A tank for storing and measuring gas. 1
- noun gasometer device for measuring gas 1
- countable noun gasometer Gasometers are very large metal containers that were used in the past to store gas, then supply it through pipes to buildings for heating and cooking. 0
- noun gasometer a container for holding and measuring gas 0
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Origin of gasometer
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
From the French word gazomètre, dating back to 1785-95. See gas, -o-, -meter
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Parts of speech for Gasometer
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gasometer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gasometer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with gasometer
- how does a gasometer work?
- what is a gasometer?
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