gas-alarm

A gas-alarm sounds loudly in the kitchen.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A device or system that warns of the presence of dangerous gas: A "gas-alarm" is a mechanism, such as a siren or detector, designed to alert people to the presence of toxic or explosive gases in the air.
   • The warning signal itself: The sound or indication produced by such a device, used as a caution in industrial, residential, or military settings.

Usage Examples

• (A device that warns of dangerous gas.)
• (The warning signal itself.)

Advanced Usage

• "gas-alarm system": A network of detectors and alarms that monitors for gas leaks.

  • The gas-alarm system in the laboratory is tested weekly to ensure safety. (A comprehensive setup for gas detection.)

• "to trigger a gas-alarm": To cause the alarm to activate, often due to a real leak or a false event.

  • A small spill of cleaning solvent triggered the gas-alarm, but it was a false alert. (Caused the alarm to sound.)

Variants and Related Words

• Gas-alert (n): A synonym for gas-alarm, often used interchangeably, especially in British English.

  • The gas-alert system in the mine was upgraded last year. (A warning system for gas.)

• Gas detector (n): A specific device that senses gas concentrations, often part of a gas-alarm.

  • The gas detector is the core component of the gas-alarm. (A sensor for gas.)

Synonyms

• Gas warning: A general term for any alert about gas danger.
• Toxic gas alarm: Specifically for harmful gases, as opposed to flammable ones.

Related Idioms

• "to sound the gas-alarm": To raise awareness about a potential gas hazard, either literally or figuratively.

  • The engineer sounded the gas-alarm when he smelled fumes. (Activated the warning device.)

• "under a gas-alarm": In a state of readiness due to a gas threat.

  • The team was under a gas-alarm after the pipeline rupture. (Prepared for possible gas danger.)