gas well
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gas well
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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‘Utilities buy their gas well ahead of any weather events, thus reducing exposure to trading volatility.’
From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026
That includes mandating that natural gas well operators and power plants weatherize their equipment.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
"There's a requirement now to quantify emissions before and after plugging an oil and gas well," Biraud said.
From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024
This includes the gas well that CalRecycle has identified as the “point of origin” and others nearby — which were approved to operate at 145 degrees rather than 131.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2023
They do not stand gas well, however, but, as so many houses are lighted by electricity, this is less of a drawback than was formerly the case.
From Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them by Biddle, Violet Purton
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