towns gas

A form of town gas — Any of several flammable gases sold and distributed by a municipal gasworks for lighting and heating in a town, including coal gas and water gas.

Meanings

nountowns gas (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of town gas.
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