gasometer

/gæˈsɑmədər/
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Other forms: gasometers

Definitions of gasometer
  1. noun
    a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe
    synonyms: gas meter
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    type of:
    meter
    any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
  2. noun
    a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel
    synonyms: gas holder
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    type of:
    storage tank, tank
    a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
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