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gasometer

DEFINITIONS OF: gasometer

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n a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe

Synonyms:
gas meter
Type of:
meter
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity

n a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel

Synonyms:
gas holder
Type of:
storage tank, tank
a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
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