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gasworks.

A factory where gas is generated or distributed (whether for industrial consumption or for residential distribution).

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A factory where gas is generated or distributed (whether for industrial consumption or for residential distribution).

  2. A factory where gas is generated or distributed (whether for industrial consumption or for residential distribution). One where coal is converted to coal gas and coke (via gasification).

  3. A factory where gas is generated or distributed (whether for industrial consumption or for residential distribution). One where water gas was generated for distribution.

    historical
  4. A factory where gas is generated or distributed (whether for industrial consumption or for residential distribution). One that formerly generated coal gas or water gas and now distributes natural gas from a pipeline.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰeh₂-der. Ancient Greek χαῦνος (khaûnos) Ancient Greek χάος (kháos)der. Dutch gasbor. English gas English works English gasworks From gas + works.

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