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   gas

   /ɡas/

   noun

   • 1. a substance or matter in a state in which it will expand freely to fill the whole of a container, having no fixed shape (unlike a solid) and no fixed volume (unlike a liquid): "hot balls of gas that become stars"
   • ▪ a gaseous substance that cannot be liquefied by the application of pressure alone.
   • ▪ a flammable gas used as a fuel: "cooking is done by bottled gas"
   • ▪ a gaseous anaesthetic such as nitrous oxide, used in dentistry.
   • ▪ gas or vapour used as a poisonous agent in warfare: "gas was one of the most dreaded weapons of the war"
   • ▪ gas generated in the alimentary canal; flatulence.
   • ▪ an explosive mixture of firedamp with air.
   • 2. short for gasoline North American
   • ▪ used in reference to power or the accelerator of a car: "I ordered my friend to step on the gas"
   • 3. an entertaining or amusing person or situation: informal "the party would be a gas"
   • ▪ enjoyment, amusement, or fun: Irish "it was great gas in the club last night"

   verb

   • 1. kill or harm by exposure to gas: "my son was gassed at Verdun"
   • ▪ (of a storage battery or dry cell) give off gas: "the maintenance-free charger controls the input without inducing gassing"
   • 2. talk excessively about trivial matters: informal "I thought you'd never stop gassing"
   • 3. fill the tank of (a motor vehicle) with petrol: informal North American "after gassing up the car, he went into the restaurant"

   adjective

   • 1. very amusing or entertaining: informal Irish "Ruthie, that's gas—you're a gem"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: invented by J. B. van Helmont (1577–1644), Belgian chemist, to denote an occult principle which he believed to exist in all matter; suggested by Greek khaos ‘chaos’, with Dutch g representing Greek kh.

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2. www.thoughtco.com › definition-of-gas-604478Gas Definition and Examples in Chemistry - ThoughtCo

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   May 4, 2019 · A gas is a state of matter with particles that have no definite volume or shape. Learn about the properties, examples, and origin of gases, and how they differ from plasmas.

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   Mar 23, 2021 · A gas is a state of matter that has no fixed volume or shape. In other words, a gas takes the shape and volume of its container. Gases condense into liquids or ionize into plasma. The particles in a gas are more distant from each other than in liquids. Gas particles may be elements or compounds.

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   Feb 28, 2024 · A gas is a state of matter characterized by particles that lack both a definite volume and shape. It is one of the fundamental states of matter, alongside solids, liquids, and plasma.

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   Definitions of gas. noun. 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.

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   a person or thing that is very entertaining, pleasing, or successful: The party was an absolute gas, and we loved it. a person or thing that affects one strongly. See more

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   Define gas. gas synonyms, gas pronunciation, gas translation, English dictionary definition of gas. ) n. pl. gas·es or gas·ses 1. a. The state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by relatively low density and viscosity, relatively...

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word gas, from a state of matter to a slang term. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for gas.

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   Learn the meaning of gas as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of different types of gas and how to use it in sentences. Find out how to say gas in other languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, French and more.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and grammar of gas, a substance that is neither liquid nor solid. Find out the difference between gases and gasses, and see examples of gas in sentences and idioms.

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    noun. /ɡæs/ (pl. gases or (less frequent)gasses) in vehicle. (also gasoline) [uncountable] a liquid obtained from petroleum, used as fuel in car engines, etc. We need to stop for gas. a gas station a gas pump to fill up the gas tank. Definitions on the go.