gas gun

• Dispositif utilisant un gaz comprimé, tel que le dioxyde de carbone ou l'air, pour propulser un projectile, couramment utilisé dans l'airsoft, le paintball ou comme arme non létale.

A device that uses compressed gas, such as carbon dioxide or air, to propel a projectile, commonly used in airsoft, paintball, or as a less-lethal weapon.

1. Laboratory toolC1formal

   A device used in laboratories to deliver a controlled burst of gas, often for experiments or sample injection.

   pistolet à gaz de laboratoire

   • The chemist used a gas gun to inject the sample into the spectrometer.
   • A gas gun is essential for certain types of chromatography.
   • The technician calibrated the gas gun before the experiment.

2. Industrial toolB2formal

   A tool that uses compressed gas to drive a fastener, such as a nail or staple, into a surface.

   pistolet à gaz

   • The carpenter used a gas gun to quickly install the floorboards.
   • Gas guns are preferred on construction sites for their power and portability.
   • Always wear safety goggles when operating a gas gun.