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Gas meaning

What does “gas” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gas” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container.

gas

noun

  1. the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

    Synonymsgaseous state

  2. a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

  3. a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

    Synonymsgasolinegasolenepetrol

  4. a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

    Synonymsflatulenceflatulency

  5. a pedal that controls the throttle valve

    “he stepped on the gas”

    Synonymsacceleratoraccelerator pedalgas pedalthrottlegun

  6. a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

    Synonymsnatural gas

verb

  1. attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

    “The despot gassed the rebellious tribes”

  2. show off

    Synonymsboasttoutswashshoot a linebragblowblustervaunt

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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