What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gazometer
Example
The factory uses a gazometer to measure the amount of gas used in production. [gazometer: noun]
Example
The gazometer was filled with natural gas to power the generator. [gazometer: noun]
gasometer
Example
The gasometer was used to store coal gas for street lighting in the 19th century. [gasometer: noun]
Example
The gas company installed a new gasometer to measure the amount of natural gas in the storage tank. [gasometer: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gasometer is more commonly used than gazometer in everyday language, especially in the United States. Gazometer is less common and is primarily used in technical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gazometer and gasometer?
Both gazometer and gasometer are formal words that are typically used in technical or scientific contexts.
