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gas-fired

American  
[gas-fahyuhrd] / ˈgæsˌfaɪərd /

adjective

  1. using a gas for fuel.

Etymology

Origin of gas-fired

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Liberty Energy is adapting its oil and gas equipment, specifically gas-fired reciprocating engines, to provide on-site power for data centers.

From Barron's

That includes gas-fired reciprocating engines, which are large internal combustion engines fed by natural gas that can provide on-site power.

From Barron's

Entergy is moving quickly to build three new gas-fired plants in Louisiana, thanks to state regulators streamlining the approval process.

From Barron's

The large deal is premised on the hope that electricity generation—a mix of renewables, gas-fired power plants and batteries—can deliver profitability similar to fossil fuels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Illinois, Michigan, Maryland and other states on the PJM grid have shut down some coal and gas-fired units to reduce carbon emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal

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