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- [gas-wurks]
- /ˈgæsˌwɜrks/
- /ˈɡæs.wɜːks/
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- [gas-wurks]
- /ˈgæsˌwɜrks/
Definitions of gasworks word
- noun plural gasworks a plant where heating and illuminating gas is manufactured and piped to homes and buildings. 1
- noun gasworks A place where gas is manufactured and processed. 1
- noun gasworks factory that generates gas 1
- countable noun gasworks A gasworks is a factory where gas is made, usually from coal, so that it can be used as a fuel. 0
- noun gasworks a plant in which gas, esp coal gas, is made 0
- noun gasworks a plant where gas for heating and lighting is prepared 0
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Origin of gasworks
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; gas + works (in the sense “manufacturing establishment”)
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Parts of speech for Gasworks
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gasworks popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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gasworks usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gasworks
noun gasworks
- gas plant — a plant, Dictamnus albus, of the rue family, native to Eurasia, having clusters of white or reddish flowers and strong-smelling foliage that emits a flammable vapor.
- power station — a generating station.
- installation — something installed, as machinery or apparatus placed in position or connected for use.
- power plant — a plant, including engines, dynamos, etc., and the building or buildings necessary for the generation of power, as electric or nuclear power.
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