gasholder

[gas-hohl-der]

noun

gasometer(def 2).

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This provides for the proper level of water in the gasholder.
Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use
F. H. Leeds
This shall not apply to the initial charges of the gasholder, when reasonable precautions are taken.
Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use
F. H. Leeds
The gasholder must also bear a plate recording the maker's or seller's name, as well as its storage capacity.
Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use
F. H. Leeds
Cocks must be provided for cutting off the main and connexions from the generator and gasholder.
Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use
F. H. Leeds
Signal devices to show the position of the gasholder bell must not be capable of producing sparks inside the apparatus house.
Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use
F. H. Leeds

British Dictionary definitions for gasholder

gasholder

noun

Also called: gasometer a large tank for storing coal gas or natural gas prior to distribution to users
any vessel for storing or measuring a gas

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gasholder

Examples from the Web for gasholder

Historical Examples

This provides for the proper level of water in the gasholder.

This shall not apply to the initial charges of the gasholder, when reasonable precautions are taken.

The gasholder must also bear a plate recording the maker's or seller's name, as well as its storage capacity.

Cocks must be provided for cutting off the main and connexions from the generator and gasholder.

Signal devices to show the position of the gasholder bell must not be capable of producing sparks inside the apparatus house.

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