English Explanatory Dictionary

illuminating gas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several types of flammable gas produced and distributed commercially, especially when used for gaslight; coal gas, water gas, and natural gas have all been sold as illuminating gas or town gas.

Word forms

illuminating gas illuminating gases

Related words

gaslight gas lamp gas mantle gasworks
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