gas well
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gas well
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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"There's a requirement now to quantify emissions before and after plugging an oil and gas well," Biraud said.
From Science Daily
She noted that about 18 million Americans live one mile or less from an active oil or gas well.
From Los Angeles Times
Most notably, in July, air district inspectors smelled a “rotten egg” odor emanating from a gas well.
From Los Angeles Times
A Columbia Gas representative told reporters that company crews responded but determined that the house involved was not served by Columbia Gas but rather a private gas well on the property.
From Seattle Times
This included the gas well CalRecycle identified as the “point of origin.”
From Los Angeles Times
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