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gasholder

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gas·hold·er  (gshldr)
n.
A storage container for fuel gas, especially a large, telescoping, cylindrical tank. Also called gasometer.
gasholder [ˈgæsˌhəʊldə]
n
1. (Engineering / Chemical Engineering) Also called gasometer a large tank for storing coal gas or natural gas prior to distribution to users
2. (Engineering / Chemical Engineering) any vessel for storing or measuring a gas


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