gasworks

See also: gas works

English

Etymology

From gas +‎ works.

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Noun

gasworks (plural gasworks)

  1. A factory where gas is generated or distributed (whether for industrial consumption or for residential distribution).
    Alternative form: gas works
    Synonym: gas plant
    Coordinate term: see at works § Hyponyms
    Meronyms: gasholder, gasometer, gas line, gasline, pipeline
    1. One where coal is converted to coal gas and coke (via gasification).
    2. (historical) One where water gas was generated for distribution.
    3. One that formerly generated coal gas or water gas and now distributes natural gas from a pipeline.

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