What does "Gasometer" mean in German?

jmark · Post by **jmark** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 5:38 am

Hi there,

I wonder if someone can help me with the term "Gasometer". It is being used as the Todesort (place of death) of a German soldier, so I presume it is some type of building or location. This "Gasometer" is in the factory district of Stalingrad.

Thanks in advance,

Jason Mark

lohengrin4 · Post by **lohengrin4** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 4:23 pm

Gasometer in german has different meanings. In this context it may be a huge building or facility to keep gases for industrial purposes.
L4

jmark · Post by **jmark** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 5:47 pm

Thanks for your reply.

Do you think 'Gasometer' could be referring to gas tanks or oil tanks? In Stalingrad, there were massive round storage tanks that held oil and/or gas, and they were usually placed together in groups (from 6 tanks up to dozens in one group).

You definitely think it was this type of storage facility and not a brick-constructed building? Can I also ask what other meanings 'Gasometer' has?

Thanks!

Jason Mark

lohengrin4 · Post by **lohengrin4** » Fri Jan 03, 2003 3:48 am

Hello Jmark,
you are right, those are the "Gasometers". Another meaning for "Gasometer" is: an item (similar to a watch) which shows the filling of a tank from 0% up to 100 %.
L4

tirola · Post by **tirola** » Fri Apr 25, 2003 10:36 am

A big round tank. It was used to store and produce gas before there was a way to transport natural gas.

The meter on the gas tank isn't a Gasometer

tirola