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gallonage

American  
[gal-uh-nij] / ˈgæl ə nɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the number of gallons of something used.

  2. the rate at which gallons of something are used.

gallonage British  
/ ˈɡælənɪdʒ /

noun

  1. a capacity measured in gallons

  2. the rate of pumping, transmission, or consumption of a fluid in gallons per unit of time

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Etymology

Origin of gallonage

First recorded in 1905–10; gallon + -age

Example Sentences

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This vast gallonage obviously cannot be consumed by any small group of connoisseurs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Likewise it was suggested that the Treasury collect all gallonage liquor taxes at one time and divide up with the States later.

From Time Magazine Archive

To the average oilman, whose god is gallonage, shrewd, popular Dan Moran's statement sounded like rank heresy.

From Time Magazine Archive

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