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gazogene

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˈɡæzoʊdʒiːn//

KK: /gæˈzoʊdʒin/

noun
Definition

A small device used to create carbonated drinks by adding carbon dioxide to water or other liquids.


Example

He used a gazogene to make fresh soda at home.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen a gazogene?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What is it exactly?
Sloth A
It's a cool little device that makes soda water at home.
Sloth B
That sounds fun! I would love to try making my own drinks.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
soda
carbonator
fizz
Antonyms
flat
still
noncarbonated
Root Explanation

**Gazogene** → The word originates from French *gazogène*, which is derived from *gaz* (meaning gas) and the suffix *-gène* (meaning producing or generating). A gazogene is a device that generates gas, particularly for use as fuel.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gas' as the source and '-gène' as producing something — a gazogene is a device that produces gas.

Visually Confused Words
zoogene
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