gasometer

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe
  2. noun a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel

Etymology

From French gazomètre, corresponding to gas + -o- + -meter.

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Synonyms

gas meter

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