gas-fired
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of gas-fired
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Another big contender, Exxon Mobil, late last year partnered with NextEra Energy to develop a 1.2-gigawatt gas-fired power plant that could come equipped with carbon-capture technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
The coal and gas-fired plants designed to cover peak loads -- when demand is greater -- have suffered heavy damage in Russian strikes, heaping pressure on weather-dependent renewables.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Dominion has a large portfolio of gas-fired power plants and is sitting on a mountain of future electricity demand growth in Virginia, which is home to “data center alley,” a massive concentration of data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 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
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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