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gas holder

/ˈɡæs ˌhəʊldə/

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/ˈɡæs ˌhəʊldə/C1formalbritishtechnicalobsolete
  • ruБольшой цилиндрический контейнер, используемый для хранения природного газа или городского газа перед распределением, в настоящее время в значительной степени заменён подземными системами хранения.

A large cylindrical container used for storing natural gas or town gas before distribution, now largely replaced by underground storage systems.

  1. Gas storage tankC1formalbritish

    A large container used for storing natural gas or other gases, typically at a gasworks or industrial facility.

    ruГазгольдер

    • The old gas holder was dismantled to make way for new housing.
    • Gas holders are designed to maintain a constant pressure for distribution.
    • The city's skyline was once dominated by several gas holders.