Gashouses

/ˈɡæsˌhaʊzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gashouse; multiple buildings or facilities where gas was produced, processed, or distributed.

Etymology

Plural form of 'gashouse,' formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-es'.

Kelly Says

The decline of gashouses marks a major shift in urban infrastructure—as natural gas replaced town gas, entire industrial complexes disappeared from city centers, though some survive as historic landmarks.

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