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gasworks

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction gas·works \ ˈgas-ˌwərks \

Definition of gasworks

: a plant for manufacturing gas and especially illuminating gas

First Known Use of gasworks

1819

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gasworks

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Definition of gasworks for English Language Learners

  • : a factory for making gas from coal

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