gas-powered
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/ɡæs ˈpaʊərd/
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/ɡæs ˈpaʊəd/
gas-driven
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gas-powered' originates from the combination of 'gas' and 'powered', where 'gas' refers to a gaseous fuel and 'powered' indicates being driven or operated by a specific source.
Historical Evolution
'gas' and 'powered' were combined in the 20th century to describe machinery or vehicles operated by gas engines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'operated by gas', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
operated or driven by a gas engine.
The gas-powered generator provided electricity during the blackout.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45