gas chamber

/ˌgæs ˌˈtʃeɪmbər/
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Definitions of gas chamber
  1. noun
    instrument of execution consisting of a sealed chamber into which poison gas is introduced; used to kill people or animals
    synonyms: death chamber
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    type of:
    instrument of execution
    an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person
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