Gas generator Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions
  1. an apparatus in which gas is evolved ; as: (a) a retort in which volatile hydrocarbons are evolved by heat ; (b) a machine in which air is saturated with the vapor of liquid hydrocarbon; a carburetor ; (c) a machine for the production of carbonic acid gas, for aërating water, bread, etc. Knight.

Webster 1913