Definitions
- A device used to measure the volume of gas. - A container that stores gas under pressure. - A type of gas meter used in Europe.
- A large container used to store gas, typically in the form of coal gas or natural gas. - A device used to measure the volume of gas stored in a container. - A type of gas meter used in the United States.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to devices used to measure or store gas.
- 2Both words are used in the field of gas technology.
- 3Both words have similar spellings and pronunciations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Gazometer is primarily used to describe a gas meter, while gasometer is primarily used to describe a gas storage container.
- 2History: Gazometer was used earlier than gasometer, with the former dating back to the early 19th century and the latter to the mid-19th century.
- 3Context: Gazometer is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while gasometer is more commonly used in everyday language.
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Remember this!
Gazometer and gasometer are synonyms that refer to devices used to measure or store gas. However, they differ in their origin, usage, etymology, history, and context. Gazometer is more commonly used in Europe and primarily refers to a gas meter, while gasometer is more commonly used in the United States and primarily refers to a gas storage container.
