gas-driven
|gas/driv/en|
B2
/ɡæs ˈdrɪvən/
powered by gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gas-driven' originates from the combination of 'gas' and 'driven', where 'gas' refers to a state of matter and 'driven' means 'operated or powered by'.
Historical Evolution
'gas-driven' evolved from the need to describe machinery or vehicles powered by gas, a term that became more common with the advent of gas engines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'powered by gas', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered or operated by gas.
The gas-driven engine was more efficient than its electric counterpart.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 12:47