gasogen

noun — 2 senses

gasogen

noun

Etymology From gas + -o- + -gen.

1

An apparatus for the generation of gases, or for impregnating a liquid with a gas, or a gas with a volatile liquid.

2

A volatile hydrocarbon used as an illuminant or for charging illuminating gas.

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