gasometer

The story

1. French · derived fromgazomètre
2. English todaygasometer

From French gazomètre, corresponding to gaso- + -meter.

First known use, by meaning

• from 18th c. An apparatus used to store or measure gas or the flow of gas, particularly in a laboratory setting.
• from 19th c. A large tank or reservoir for storing gas; a gasholder.