gasogen

English

noun
Definitions
  • An apparatus for the generation of gases, or for impregnating a liquid with a gas, or a gas with a volatile liquid.
  • A volatile hydrocarbon used as an illuminant or for charging illuminating gas.

Etymology

Compound from English gas (mixture, chemical element, flammable gaseous hydrocarbon hydrocarbon mixture used as a fuel, state of matter) + English -o- (mock-Spanish suffix)+ English -gen (a producer of something, producer).

Origin

English

-gen

Gloss

a producer of something, producer

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