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Definition of Gasometer

1. Noun. A meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe.

2. Noun. A large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel.

Definition of Gasometer

1. n. An apparatus for holding and measuring of gas; in gas works, a huge iron cylinder closed at one end and having the other end immersed in water, in which it is made to rise or fall, according to the volume of gas it contains, or the pressure required.

Definition of Gasometer

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Medical Definition of Gasometer

1. An apparatus for holding and measuring of gas; in gas works, a huge iron cylinder closed at one end and having the other end immersed in water, in which it is made to rise or fall, according to the volume of gas it contains, or the pressure required. Origin: Gas. Cf. F. Gazometre. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gasometer

gasoliers gasoline gasoline gasolines gasoline bomb gasoline engine gasoline gage gasoline gauge gasoline mileage gasoline pump

gasoline station gasoline tank gasoline tax gasolinic gasometer (current term) gasometer (current term) gasometers gasometric gasometrical gasometry

gasoscope gasp gasp Gaspar gasped gasper gaspereau gaspereau gaspereaux gaspers

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