1. a device or apparatus that converts solid or liquid fuel into combustible gas
Usage: technical; industrial

Examples

• The coal gasifier converts solid coal into syngas for power generation.
• Modern biomass gasifiers can process wood waste into usable fuel.
• The industrial plant installed a new gasifier to improve energy efficiency.
• Gasifiers are used in some developing countries to generate electricity from agricultural residue.
• The gasifier operates by heating fuel in a low-oxygen environment.