gazogene

American  

[gaz-uh-jeen] / ˈgæz əˌdʒin /

noun

1. an apparatus for impregnating a liquid with a gas, especially carbon dioxide.

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Etymology

Origin of gazogene

From the French word gazogène, dating back to 1850–55. See gas, -o-, -gen

Example Sentences

"Robina," said Miss Teenie gloomily, "could break a steam-roller let alone a gazogene."

From Penny Plain by Douglas, O.

This should be washed before it is used again for filling the gazogene.

From Soap-Bubbles and the Forces Which Mould Them by Boys, C. V. (Charles Vernon)

Pamela, who had not a notion what a gazogene was, gasped the required surprise and horror and said, "But how did she do it?" which was the safest remark she could think of.

From Penny Plain by Douglas, O.