gasogen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An apparatus for the generation of gases, or for impregnating a liquid with a gas, or a gas with a volatile liquid.
  2. A volatile hydrocarbon used as an illuminant or for charging illuminating gas.

Word forms

gasogen gasogens

Etymology

From gas + -o- + -gen.

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