gas-fired
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of gas-fired
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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It would be the largest U.S. electricity producer—specifically the biggest provider of natural gas-fired power and No. 2 in nuclear, the companies said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
One feature of UK energy prices is that the price of gas often dictates the price of electricity, as gas-fired power stations are often the bit of energy that helps supply meet demand.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Unlike gas-fired power generation, which emits carbon dioxide emissions, geothermal heat is carbon-free.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The company is supporting the development of 10 new gas-fired plants for its biggest AI data center campus, which it is currently building in rural Louisiana.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
A large gas-fired annealing furnace of the Maxon system is shown in Fig.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
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