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Gas
01
the state of a substance that is neither solid nor liquid
Examples
The gas in the balloon expanded as it was heated by the sun.
The scientist studied the properties of various gases in the laboratory.
02
a flammable gas used mainly as a fuel
Examples
Gas is often cheaper than electricity for heating homes.
Many houses are heated with gas during the winter months.
03
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
04
a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
05
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
to gas
01
to attack or expose someone or something to gas or harmful fumes
Transitive: to gas a person or place
Examples
During the war, soldiers were tragically gassed on the battlefield.
The enemy forces planned to gas the underground bunker, forcing the occupants to evacuate.
02
to talk or chatter in a boastful, exaggerated manner
Intransitive: to gas | to gas about sth
Examples
He spent the entire evening gassing about his latest accomplishments.
I do n’t need to listen to him gas about his new car again.
gas
01
highly enjoyable, entertaining, or excellent
SlangExamples
That new track is gas; I've been playing it all day.
This comedy show is gas; I could n't stop laughing.
Lexical Tree
gasify
gassy
gas
