gas motorn.1
/ˈɡas məʊtə/, U.S. /ˈɡæs ˌmoʊdər/ A motor driven by the production, expansion, or combustion of gas. Cf. gas engine n.1
ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > motor > [noun] > others
gas motor1855
sun motor1864
servo motor1872
telemotor1880
power pack1937
linear motor1957
1855 Sci. Amer. 17 Nov. 78/1 Dr. Drake is confident that he can make a successful gas motor.
1882 J. Maier tr. E. Hospitalier Mod. Applic. Electr. iv. 264 Gas motors..have rendered electric lighting economical.
1904 Iron & Steel Metallurgist 7 301 Working with a gas motor is cheaper than either steam or electric motors.
1974 New Scientist 28 Nov. 654/3 Nitrogen gas leaving the evaporator at high pressure drives a gas motor which in turn drives an alternator.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
gas motorn.2
/ˈɡas ˌməʊtə/, U.S. /ˈɡæs ˌmoʊdər/ Chiefly U.S.
= gas engine n.2 Cf. petrol motor n. at petrol n. Compounds 1a.
ΘΚΠ
society > occupation and work > equipment > machine > machines which impart power > engine > internal-combustion engine > [noun] > petrol
petrol engine1902
gas motor1909
gas engine1910
1909 Waterloo (Iowa) Daily Courier 21 Aug. 12/2 It is conceded by all gasoline experts that the Mason motor produces more horse power and is more efficient than any other gas motor used in this country or other.
1943 Rotarian Apr. 22/3 A dozen or more firms are now making gas motors for model airplanes. The tiny motors..have two- or three-ounce gasoline tanks.
1984 Pop. Mech. Oct. 146/3 Suggested EPA figures are 45 city/60 highway for the gas motor, and an amazing 55 city/72 highway for the thrifty diesel motor!
2008 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 6 Nov. 53/3 Today's hybrids..use a relatively small gas motor with electric power as a supplement.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
<
n.11855n.21909